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Hosta 'Fragrant Blue' is a shade-loving perennial known for its striking powdery blue foliage and fragrant, pale lavender flowers. This compact hosta adds texture and color to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and containers, with its thick leaves providing good resistance to slugs.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows 12-18 inches tall and spreads 24-36 inches wide.
- Sun Exposure: Prefers part sun to shade; tolerates more sun with adequate moisture.
- Water Requirements: Prefers rich, well-drained soil; keep soil consistently moist.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 3-9.
- Bloom Time: Mid to late summer.
- Pruning: Remove spent flowers to encourage tidy growth; trim back foliage in fall after it dies back naturally.
How to Plant:
- Location: Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and containers.
- Soil Preparation: Enrich soil with organic matter like compost for moisture retention.
- Planting: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container; avoid covering the crown.
- Spacing: Space plants 24-36 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially in dry periods.
Fun Fact:
Unlike many blue-leaved hostas, ‘Fragrant Blue’ is unique for its sweetly scented flowers, making it a great choice for planting near patios or walkways where its fragrance can be enjoyed!