Product Description
Hosta 'Coast to Coast' PPAF (4) 1-gallons
Hosta 'Coast to Coast' is a striking and vigorous hosta known for its impressive size and dramatic, tricolored foliage. This large hosta features heart-shaped leaves with a wide, creamy white margin that contrasts beautifully with the vibrant, blue-green center. Often, the white margin will have streaks or "flames" of the blue-green color extending into it, creating a dynamic and eye-catching effect. 'Coast to Coast' forms a substantial, mounding clump, making it a fantastic focal point in any shade garden. In midsummer, it produces tall scapes topped with pale lavender to near-white flowers, adding to its overall appeal.
Details:
- Mature Size: 24-30 inches tall, 30-36 inches wide
- Leaf Size: 10-12 inches long, 8-10 inches wide
- Flower Color: Pale Lavender to Near-White
- Bloom Time: Midsummer
- Growth Habit: Mounding
- Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Soil: Moist, well-drained
- Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Planting and Care:
- Planting: Choose a location with partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. 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 about 3 feet apart to allow for their mature spread.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially 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.
- Mulching: Mulch around the plants with shredded bark, compost, or pine needles to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the crown.
- Pest and Disease Control: Be vigilant for slugs and snails, which can be a major threat to hostas. 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:
- 'Coast to Coast' makes a striking focal point in shady borders, woodland gardens, or container plantings.
- Its bold foliage and substantial size create a dramatic presence in the landscape.
- It pairs well with other shade-loving plants, especially those with contrasting foliage colors and textures.
- The variegation pattern may vary slightly from leaf to leaf, adding to its unique charm.
(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!
