Product Description
Hosta 'Waterslide' PP30303 - Proven Winners SHADOWLAND Collection (4) 1-gallons
Height: 14.0 Inches; Spread: 32.0 Inches
Scape Height: 17.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Purple Shades; Foliage Color: Blue shades
Part Shade to Full Shade
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Bloomtime: Midsummer
Attracts Hummingbirds
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow
Dive into a world of cool elegance with Hosta 'Waterslide'! This unique and captivating hosta lives up to its name, featuring gracefully arching, blue-green leaves that cascade and ripple like a gentle waterfall. 'Waterslide' brings a touch of serenity and dynamic movement to any shade garden.
The long, pointed leaves of 'Waterslide' exhibit a beautiful, slightly cupped shape, adding to the overall cascading effect. The subtle blue-green hue provides a calming backdrop for other shade-loving plants, while the slightly wavy margins add a touch of texture and visual interest. Some mature leaves may display a slight, almost imperceptible, white, or cream edge, adding another layer of intrigue.
'Waterslide' is a medium-sized hosta that forms a graceful mound as it matures. Its unique growth habit makes it an excellent choice for containers, hanging baskets, or planting along slopes or walls where its cascading form can be fully appreciated. It also works beautifully as a ground cover, creating a lush and textured carpet of blue-green foliage.
- Hardiness Zones: 3-9
- Mature Size: 12-18 inches tall, 24-30 inches wide
- Light Requirements: Part shade to Full shade
- Water Needs: Medium
- Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained
- Leaf Color: Blue-green, may have slight cream edge on mature leaves.
- Bloom Time: Mid-Summer
- Flower Color: Pale Lavender
Planting and Care:
Plant 'Waterslide' in a shady location with moist, well-drained soil. Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter at planting time to improve drainage and fertility. Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Once established, 'Waterslide' is relatively low-maintenance. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Remove any dead or damaged foliage in late fall or early spring. Mulching around the plants helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Let Hosta 'Waterslide' bring a cascade of cool beauty to your shade garden!
(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!
