Hosta Dream Weaver: A Garden Classic

The Hosta Dream Weaver is a stunning perennial prized for its distinctive foliage. A sport of ‘Great Expectations’, this hosta features large, nearly round leaves with wide, blue-green margins and sharply contrasting creamy white centers. These corrugated leaves add texture and visual interest to any shade garden. White flowers appear on 26″ scapes in midsummer, providing a delicate floral display.

Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials, and the Hosta Dream Weaver is no exception. Its versatility in the landscape is unmatched. The subtle colors and broad leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage and thrive in city environments, tolerating air pollution. This makes the Hosta Dream Weaver a perfect choice for urban gardens.

Benefits of Planting Hosta Dream Weaver:

• Adds visual interest with unique foliage
• Provides coverage for dying bulb foliage
• Tolerates shady conditions
• Easy to propagate
• Attracts pollinators

For optimal growth, the Hosta Dream Weaver prefers moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots. High-filtered or dappled sunlight is necessary for clean, healthy growth. Morning sun is tolerable and will help to intensify the leaf colors, but hot afternoon sun is usually deadly to hostas. They are most at home in shady, woodland settings and often work well as specimen or edging plants.

Propagation is easy through division. This can be done at any time during the growing season with little or no affect on the growth of the parent plant. Since each division should have at least 3 eyes, plants should be allowed to mature for several years before being divided. Mulch with finely shredded organic material, especially in northern zones, to prevent heaving in the winter. Watch for slugs and apply bait in early spring. Clean all hosta foliage out of the garden in early winter after the plants have gone dormant to rid the area of slug and insect eggs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hosta Dream Weaver

1. How big does the Hosta Dream Weaver get? The Hosta Dream Weaver typically reaches a height of about 18 inches and a spread of 30 inches.
2. What kind of sunlight does it need? This hosta thrives in partial to full shade. Avoid hot afternoon sun.
3. What is the best soil for Hosta Dream Weaver? It prefers moist, well-drained, highly organic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.
4. How often should I water my Hosta Dream Weaver? Water moderately, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
5. Is this plant deer-resistant? Hostas are known to attract deer, so consider using deer repellent or protective measures in areas with high deer populations.