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Hosta 'Heart and Soul'

 
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Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Heart and Soul
Hybridized by R. Mortko; Year of Registration or Introduction: 2000

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3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Plant Size (check one):
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Growing Habit:
Mound-like

Growth Rate:
Medium

Leaf Shape:
Heart-shaped

Leaf Appearance:
Corrugated

Degree to which the appearance is present:
Lightly

Leaf Texture (top):
Slightly Shiny

Leaf Texture (bottom):
Slightly Shiny

Leaf Substance:
4 (Above Average)

Leaf Color:
Golden Yellow

Color of Leaf Margin:
Medium Green

Number of Vein Pairs:
Fewer than 9

Appearance of Margin:
Flat/Nearly Flat

Margin Width:
1/2" - 1"

Bloom Time:
Mid

Flower Shape:
Funnel

Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance

Does it set seed?:
Yes; seed is viable

Bloom Color:
Medium Lavender

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Profile:

1 positive
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive ViolaAnn On Jul 18, 2005, ViolaAnn from Ottawa, ON (Zone 5a) wrote:

This plant is in its second year in my garden and doing well. I count it amoung my favourites.

Almost as soon as I sent the picture of my Diana in bloom and the comments above, I found that I am going to be rewarded with a SECOND flower scape.
Wow!

Neutral jody On Jan 28, 2005, jody from MD &, VA (Zone 7b) wrote:

R Mortko 2000.

Neutral smiln32 On Apr 17, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

A sport of H. 'Vanilla Cream' - flower scapes reach 18" high in midsummer.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Olathe, Kansas
Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Glouster, Ohio
East Norriton, Pennsylvania



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