Hosta 'Osiris Ovation'
Osiris Ovation' Pantain Lily
Osiris Ovation' Pantain Lily
Exposure
- Partial shade
- Shade
Rusticity
Bloom time
- July
- August
- Golden and glossy foliage
- Easy care
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Slug resistant
- Fragrant flowers
Hosta 'Osiris Ovation', an exceptional hosta variety that stands out with its bright golden foliage and delicate lavender flowers. This robust and easy-to-care-for perennial will bring a touch of sunshine to your shadiest corners.
Exceptional features:
- Dazzling foliage: Its large, heart-shaped leaves, of a bright golden yellow, create a luminous focal point, even in the shade. It retains its colour even in full sun, taking on a chartreuse hue in the shade.
- Graceful flowering: In summer, delicate lavender flowers bloom on tall stems, adding a touch of colour and lightness.
- Slug resistant: Unlike many hosta varieties, 'Osiris Ovation' is naturally resistant to slugs, saving you the trouble of dealing with these pests.
- Vigorous growth: It develops rapidly to form a dense and imposing clump, ideal for filling empty spaces in your garden.
- Ideal size: Reaching a height of 30 inches and a width of 36 inches, it is perfect for borders, shaded beds, and undergrowth.
- Adaptability to shade and sun: This versatile variety thrives in both shade and sun, offering a refreshing chartreuse hue when grown in the shade.
- Easy care: Once established, it requires little maintenance, content with regular watering and compost in the spring.
Care tips:
- Exposure: Shade to partial shade, tolerates morning sun.
- Soil: Rich, cool, and well-drained.
- Watering: Regular, especially during dry periods.
- Mulching: Apply organic mulch to retain soil moisture and protect roots from the cold.
Ideal for:
- Shaded gardens: Bring a touch of light and colour to the shaded areas of your garden.
- Borders and beds: Create striking contrasts by associating Hosta 'Osiris Ovation' with plants with dark or purple foliage.
- Contemporary gardens: Its graphic appearance and bright colour fit perfectly into a modern garden.
- Pots and planters: Grow it in pots to brighten up your terrace or balcony.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Spreading
Flowering colours:
- Lavender
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Average
- Consistent
Maintenance:
- Prune faded flowers after flowering.
Soil requirement:
- Moist
- well-drained
- highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5
Features
Features
Resistance:
- Shade
- Slugs
Attract:
- Hummingbirds
Use:
- Shade garden
- Flowerbeds
- Japanese garden
- Border
Attribute:
- Toxic to dogs and cats
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