Name: Hosta 'Aquamarine'
SKU: HOSAQU

Hosta ‘Aquamarine’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our licensees. Please contact our sales department for more information at 800-215-9450.

Super thick, aqua-blue leaves have a red purple spot above the petiole where the leaf and petiole meet, plus dark petioles. The large, deeply veined leaves are also tinged purple in spring. Lavender purple flowers in summer. Good slug resistance.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 15″ / 30″ / 18″
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): August, September, October

Common Name	Plantain lily
Family	Liliaceae
Genus	Hosta
species	hybrid
Plant Type	Perennial
Persistence	Deciduous
US Patent #	PP22627
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Growth Habit	Clumping
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	15" / 30" / 18"
Finish Time	Medium (6-8 Weeks)
Bloom Time	August, September
Growth Rate	Moderate
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Flowering Season	Summer, Fall
Flower Color	Purple
Leaf Color	Green, White
Soil	Hosta will grow best in rich organic soil.
pH	5.5 - 6.8
Exposure	Part Shade, Full Shade
Special Uses	Deep South
Nutritional Needs	150 - 200 ppm
Dormancy	Winter
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Average
How Different?	'Aquamarine' has a red purple blotch and red purple petioles. In spring, the foliage is tinged purple.
Landscape Value	Shade accent or mass.
Finish Time to 4"	8 - 12 weeks
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