Product Description
'Stained Glass' Hosta (4) 1-gallons
- A sport of 'Guacamole'
- Huge, 10½" long, brilliant gold leaves with wide, dark green margins
- Variegation appears early in the season and prominent veins throughout give it the look of "stained glass"
- Large, fragrant, pale lavender flowers appear on 30" scapes in late summer
- Exhibits greater sun tolerance
Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today's gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.
American Hosta Growers' Association Hosta of the Year -- 2006
American Hosta Society Benedict Garden Performance Award Honorable Mention -- 2006
American Hosta Society Benedict Garden Performance Award of Merit -- 2008
Height: 15 Inches
Spread: 48 Inches
Scape Height: 30 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Purple shades
Foliage Color: Variegated
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) - Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Summer
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate: Medium
Hosta 'Stained Glass' is a truly captivating hosta, renowned for its wide, almost luminous, gold leaves with a striking, wide, dark green margin. The vibrant color contrast and the slightly cupped, corrugated texture of the leaves create a dazzling "stained glass" effect, especially when sunlight filters through them. This medium to large-sized hosta adds a touch of drama and brightens up any shady garden. In midsummer, 'Stained Glass' produces tall scapes adorned with near-white to pale lavender flowers, adding another layer of beauty to this already impressive plant.
Details:
- Mature Size: 18-24 inches tall, 30-36 inches wide
- Leaf Size: 10-12 inches long, 8-10 inches wide
- Flower Color: Near-white to Pale Lavender
- Bloom Time: Midsummer
- Growth Habit: Mounding
- Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Shade (Gold coloration is best in bright shade)
- Soil: Moist, well-drained
- Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Planting and Care:
- Planting: Choose a location with partial to full shade. While 'Stained Glass' tolerates some sun, its best gold coloration develops in bright but filtered shade. Ensure the soil is moist and well-drained. Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball and plant at the same depth as the container. Space plants 2-3 feet apart to accommodate their mature size.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, particularly during dry periods. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the leaves, which can increase the risk of fungal diseases.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can diminish the vibrant gold coloration.
- Mulching: Mulch around the plants with shredded bark, compost, or pine needles to retain moisture, control weeds, and protect the crown.
- Pest and Disease Control: Be vigilant for slugs and snails, which can inflict significant damage to hosta leaves. Use appropriate control measures like slug bait or traps. Hosta Virus X (HVX) is also a potential issue; purchase plants from reputable sources and discard any plants exhibiting symptoms of the virus.
- Division: Divide clumps every 3-5 years, or as needed, to prevent overcrowding and rejuvenate the plant. Division is best done in spring or fall.
Special Considerations:
- 'Stained Glass' makes a stunning focal point in shady gardens, borders, or woodland settings.
- Its bright gold foliage contrasts beautifully with other hostas that have different leaf colors and textures.
- It is an excellent choice for container gardening, adding a touch of elegance and vibrant color to patios and decks. Ensure the container is large enough to accommodate its mature size.
- The gold coloration is most intense in bright, filtered shade. In deeper shade, the gold may be less pronounced.
Border Plant, Container, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants may be trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
