Product Description
'Neptune' Hosta PP#19,674 (Hansen 2006) (20)ct Flat
Medium to Large.
- Lightly rippled, ovate, medium blue-green leaves with a rippled margin.
- Upright mound with medium growth rate.
- Pale lavender flowers atop arching scapes.
- This upright clump of wedge-shaped, rippled leaves cascade downward, somewhat hiding the silvery-white underside.
- PARENTAGE: (H. 'Maekawa' x 'Halcyon') x H. 'Salute'.
This unique blue hosta is popular among hosta collectors and makes a very nice specimen in the home garden.
In spring, the narrow wedge-shaped leaves are bright glaucous blue and they hold their color well. As the season progresses they turn more blue-green. The heavily rippled leaves are of good substance, displaying some slug resistance. This hosta has a lovely cascading form that is displayed to best effect when planted on a ledge or in a container.
American Hosta Growers' Association Hosta of the Year -- 2023
American Hosta Society Benedict Garden Performance Award Honorable Mention -- 2017
American Hosta Society Benedict Garden Performance Award of Merit -- 2018
Height: 24 Inches
Spread: 47 Inches
Scape Height: 32 - 39 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Purple shades
Foliage Color: Blue shades
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 - Early Fall
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting
Hosta 'Neptune' is a captivating hosta cultivar prized for its unique blue foliage, rippled texture, and cascading growth habit. It is a favorite among hosta collectors and adds a touch of elegance and intrigue to shade gardens. Here is a closer look at its distinctive features:
Appearance:
- Blue-Green Leaves: 'Neptune' displays narrow, wedge-shaped leaves in a striking shade of blue-green. The leaves have a heavy substance and are heavily rippled, giving them a captivating texture and appearance.
- Lavender Flowers: In late summer to early fall, it produces pale lavender flowers on tall, arching scapes (stalks) that rise above the foliage.
- Cascading Habit: It forms an attractive cascading mound, typically reaching about 2 feet tall and 47 inches wide. The leaves gracefully spill over, creating a beautiful effect when planted on a slope, ledge, or in a container.
Growing Conditions:
- Shade: Thrives in partial shade to full shade. It prefers some shade during the hottest part of the day to prevent the leaves from scorching and maintain their blue color.
- Moist Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-9, making it a versatile choice for many gardeners.
Care:
- Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist.
- Fertilizing: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth.
- Mulching: Mulching around the plant helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Dividing: Divide clumps every few years in spring or fall to maintain vigor.
Uses:
- Specimen Plant: Its unique form and cascading habit make it an excellent specimen plant in a container or a special spot in the garden.
- Shade Gardens: Adds a cool and calming presence to shade gardens.
- Borders: Can be used as a border plant to add texture and interest.
- Woodland Gardens: Blends beautifully into woodland gardens.
Additional Information:
- Slug Resistance: It exhibits some resistance to slugs due to its thick, rippled leaves.
- Color Change: The leaves emerge a bright, glaucous blue in spring and gradually transition to a more blue-green color as the season progresses.
- Parentage: It is a hybrid of Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet' and Hosta 'Sea Drift'.
If you are looking for a hosta with captivating blue foliage, a unique texture, and a graceful cascading habit, Hosta 'Neptune' is an excellent choice. It is a beautiful and intriguing addition to any shade garden.
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!
