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Hosta

'Whirlwind'


Whirlwind Hosta




Origin:  J. Kulpa 1989, a Hosta fortunei hybrid.
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Hosta
Cultivar
'Whirlwind'
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
1a - 6a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
0a - 5b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)
-60 - (-5)
Height
45 cm
Spread
102 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Growth
Fast
ID Characteristic
Broad and twisted leaves on a long petioles with notable green veins on the surface.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Flower Description
Funnel-shaped, pale lavender colour, borne on an upright 50 cm scape.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
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