Hosta Shadowland 'Humpback Whale' (VR)

Hosta Shadowland 'Humpback Whale' (VR)

As the name would suggest, this cultivar forms an impressive dome-shaped mound of blue-green foliage. The corrugated heart-shaped leaves are bluest in spring, and mellow as the season progresses into summer. White bell-shaped flowers harmonise well against the blue tones.

Price: £62.50 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Note: price includes £0.03 / plant royalty charge
(Additional label charges also apply)

Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Mound Forming

Flowering Time:

June - September

Height x Spread:

60 x 60 cm

Available to Order:

N/A

Recommend Sales:

N/A

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Consumer Information

Narrative Description:

As the name would suggest, this cultivar forms an impressive dome-shaped mound of blue-green foliage. The corrugated heart-shaped leaves are bluest in spring, and mellow as the season progresses into summer. White bell-shaped flowers harmonise well against the blue tones.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Suitable for beds, borders, and large patio containers - on its own, or with other perennials and patio plants.

Accreditations /
Awards:

New to the CatalogueProven Winner® Variety

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Mound Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

60 x 60 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

white

Foliage Colour:

Blue (Glaucus)

Flowering Time:

June - September

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

HOSTACEAE

Genus:

Hosta

Series:

Shadowland

Cultivar:

Humpback Whale

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

Pot Spacing:

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

0 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

Feeding Frequency:

Recommended pH:

Growth Regulation PGR:

Temperature During Production:

Temperature During Transport:

Availability

Available for Delivery:

N/A

Recommended Sales Window:

N/A

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:20/25
Qty:29

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£3.75)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

Qty Discounts Available

  • for orders over 50 trays + additional discounts when placed 16 weeks in advance

Min Order 10 Trays

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