Hosta ‘Lettuce Wrap’: A Unique Addition to Your Shade Garden

The Hosta Lettuce Wrap is a delightful perennial that brings a touch of elegance and vibrant color to any shade garden. Known for its unique bibb lettuce-like foliage and striking red stems, this Hosta variety is a standout choice for gardeners seeking visual interest and low-maintenance beauty. This plant arrives in a 5.25″ pot, ensuring a well-rooted and established specimen ready to thrive in your outdoor space. Enjoy the beauty of this rare Hosta variety, known for its vibrant color and robust growth.

This Hosta features bright yellow leaves with vibrant red extending from the petioles. The foliage forms a tight, flat clump, resembling bibb lettuce. In mid-summer, it produces lovely purple flowers atop mahogany scapes, adding to its charm. The Hosta ‘Lettuce Wrap’ typically reaches a height of 7 inches and spreads to about 14 inches, making it an ideal choice for borders, containers, or as a ground cover in shaded areas. Its compact size and unique foliage make it a versatile and eye-catching addition to any landscape.

Benefits of the Hosta ‘Lettuce Wrap’:

• Unique Appearance: Standout foliage with vibrant red stems and bright yellow leaves.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to care for, requiring minimal attention once established.
• Shade Tolerance: Thrives in full to partial shade, making it perfect for areas where other plants struggle.
• Perennial Beauty: Returns year after year, providing lasting beauty to your garden.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for borders, containers, or as a ground cover.

Key Features: The Hosta ‘Lettuce Wrap’ is a perennial, meaning it comes back year after year. It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates. It prefers neutral soil pH and medium watering. The plant’s unique foliage and vibrant red stems add a touch of elegance to any garden. This plant needs partial or full shade and should be planted in the spring or summer for optimal growth.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What size will the Hosta ‘Lettuce Wrap’ be when fully grown? The Hosta ‘Lettuce Wrap’ typically reaches a height of 7 inches and spreads to about 14 inches.
2. How much sunlight does this Hosta need? This Hosta thrives in full to partial shade.
3. What type of soil is best for the Hosta ‘Lettuce Wrap’? It prefers neutral soil pH.
4. How often should I water this Hosta? Water medium, allowing the soil to slightly dry out between waterings.
5. When is the best time to plant the Hosta ‘Lettuce Wrap’? The ideal planting period is in the spring or summer.