I planted 6 of these last year. I am in Michigan, zone 6. Early spring it showed damage at every frost, or cold snap. Now that the weather has warmed it looks shaggy and damaged. Even the newer leaves are not attractive. I will be planting other plants around these to hide them or I may pull them out altogether. Very disappointing.
Shadowland® 'Above the Clouds' Hosta hybrid
Exposure
- Part Shade to Shade
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 2'1"
Spread: 4'6" - 5'
Height: 64cm
Spread: 1.4m - 1.5m
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25 - 25 Inches54 - 60 Inches54 - 60 Inches64cm1.4m - 1.5m1.4m - 1.5m
Features
Cloudy blue leaves are cupped and have a puckered texture. Large blue hosta with good landscape presence. Pale lavender flowers appear in midsummer.
Foliage InterestAttracts:HummingbirdsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:25 Inches 64cmScape Height:30 - 38 Inches 76cm - 97cmSpacing:54 - 60 Inches 1.4m - 1.5mSpread:54 - 60 Inches 1.4m - 1.5mFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:LavenderFoliage Colors:BlueFoliage Shade:Cloudy blueHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, organically enriched soil and full to part shade. Clean away the dead foliage after frost to prevent insect problems.
Shadowland® 'Above the Clouds' Hosta hybrid USPP 34,341, Can PBRAF -
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Denise Houck, Michigan, United States, 43 min ago
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