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Photo by H. Hansen taken at H. Hansen Gdn, MN
Hosta 'Neptune' PP 19,674
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This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available HostaItem #: 8301
Zones: 3a to 8b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 24" tall
Origin: Hybrid
Neptune, Roman god of the seas, would no doubt be proud of this namesake. Hosta 'Neptune' is a Hans Hansen cross that combined the genetics of Hosta 'Maekawa', 'Halcyon', and 'Salute' to create an attention-drawing 2' tall x 4' wide clump of wave-like, heavily-rippled, long, pointed, rubbery blue leaves. The uniquely attractive clumps of Hosta 'Neptune' are topped with 3' tall scapes of pale lavender flowers in mid-August. Hosta 'Neptune' is the 2023 American Hosta Grower's Association Hosta of the Year!
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Other Attributes
Genus: Hosta
Flower Color: Purple/Lavender , White/Cream
Leaf Color: Blue , Green , Silver/Grey , Variegated
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Rock Garden Plants
Other: Butterfly Attracting Plants , Dry Shade Plants , Groundcovers , Hummingbird Plants , Pollinator Plants , Plants that Attract Birds , Rain Garden Plants , Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants , Wet Shade Plants , Xeriscaping Plants , Colored Foliage , Patterned Foliage