Product Description
Hosta 'Sister Act' PP33468 (25) Bare Root Plantss
Common Name: Hosta
This sport of 'Step Sister' has the same habit and performance as the parent but with very wide green margins. Good vigor and garden performance. Near white flowers in early to midsummer.
Height: 15.0-20.0 Inches
Spread: 36.0-44.0 Inches
Scape Height: 36.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: White Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades, Variegated
Part Shade to Full Shade
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early to Midsummer
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow, Attractive Foliage, Specimen, Focal Point
Hosta 'Sister Act' is a beautiful and eye-catching hosta variety that adds a touch of elegance and drama to shade gardens. It is a standout selection for its vibrant color contrast, attractive foliage, and reliable performance. Here is a closer look at what makes it special:
Appearance:
- Foliage: 'Sister Act' boasts wide, variegated leaves with a unique color pattern. The center of the leaf is a bright, light chartreuse green, while the margins are a deep blue-green. This striking contrast creates a captivating display that brightens up shady areas. In spring, the leaves emerge with a waxy coating, giving the gold center a hazy appearance and the margins a bluish hue. As the season progresses, the leaves become a vibrant gold with dark green margins.
- Flowers: In early summer, 'Sister Act' produces attractive white flowers on tall scapes that rise above the foliage. These delicate blooms add a touch of elegance and attract hummingbirds to the garden.
Growing Conditions:
- Light: Prefers shade to partial shade. While it can tolerate some morning sun, it is best to protect it from the harsh afternoon sun, especially in hot climates.
- Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
- Water: Requires consistent moisture, especially during dry periods.
Characteristics:
- Mature Size: Reaches a height of 15-20 inches with a spread of 36-44 inches, forming a mounding clump.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-9, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of climates.
- Growth Habit: Forms a dense, mounding habit, providing excellent ground cover, and weed suppression.
Why it is Popular:
- Striking Color Contrast: The vibrant contrast between the bright gold center and deep green margins of the leaves creates a captivating display that stands out in shade gardens.
- Attractive Flowers: The elegant white flowers add a touch of charm and attract hummingbirds.
- Reliable Performance: 'Sister Act' is known for its good vigor and reliable performance in the garden.
- Versatile: It can be used in various garden settings, including mass plantings, borders, specimen plantings, and woodland gardens.
Uses:
- Mass Plantings: Creates a stunning ground cover when planted in groups, providing a sea of color and texture.
- Borders: Adds definition and structure to garden borders, creating a beautiful backdrop for other shade-loving plants.
- Specimen Plantings: Its unique foliage and attractive flowers make it an excellent choice for specimen plantings, where it can be admired as a focal point.
- Woodland Gardens: Thrives in woodland settings, adding a touch of brightness and contrast to the natural landscape.
Additional Information:
- 'Sister Act' is a sport of Hosta 'Step Sister', which is itself a sport of Hosta 'Sunlight Sister'. This lineage contributes to its desirable traits and reliable performance.
- Hostas are generally low-maintenance plants, requiring minimal care once established.
- Deadheading spent flowers can help maintain a tidy appearance and prevent self-seeding.
- Dividing clumps every few years helps maintain plant vigor and prevents overcrowding.
Overall, Hosta 'Sister Act' is a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking a beautiful and reliable hosta with striking color contrast and attractive foliage. Its adaptability, versatility, and low-maintenance nature make it a valuable addition to any shade garden, bringing joy and beauty throughout the growing season.
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!
