Hosta 'Lipstick Blonde' - Hosta
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🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous perennial groundcover
Common name: Hosta
Scientific name: Hosta 'Lipstick Blonde'
Foliage color: Golden leaves
Flower color: Creamy white to pale lavender, in delicate, slightly fragrant spikes
Mature height: 0.35–0.50 m
Mature spread: 0.60–0.85 m
Habit: Compact and vigorous, forming a dense clump with arching foliage and wavy texture
Flowering period: July to August
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Moderate, regular during the growing season
Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Moderate, prefers humidity
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
No pruning is necessary; allow the plant to naturally develop its majestic and architectural form.
Maintain consistently moist soil during the growing season. Remove spent flowers if desired, although the flower spikes add summer interest. A light application of enriched mulch helps retain moisture and nourishes the soil.
Perfect for shaded areas, understory plantings, perennial beds, and naturalistic gardens, this robust hosta creates an imposing presence while remaining easy to care for and low-maintenance.