Hosta Neptune: The Perennial Shade Garden Star

The Hosta Neptune is a standout choice for any shade garden. This Hosta Neptune, the 2023 AHGA Hosta of the Year, features unique blue foliage that adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. Grown in a 5.25″ pot, these well-rooted live hostas are ready to thrive in your outdoor space. This perennial plant is known for its cascading form and slug resistance, making it a low-maintenance and beautiful addition to your garden.

Hostas are incredibly versatile perennials, and the Hosta Neptune is no exception. Its subtle colors and broad leaves fill a unique niche in garden designs, providing excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage and thriving in urban environments. The Hosta Neptune’s narrow, wedge-shaped leaves emerge bright glaucous blue in spring, gradually transitioning to a blue-green hue as the season progresses. Its heavily rippled leaves and lavender flowers on arching scapes make it a captivating focal point.

Planting a Hosta Neptune offers numerous benefits. Its slug-resistant foliage ensures a healthier, more vibrant plant, while its cascading form is perfect for ledges or containers. The plant’s ability to thrive in full or partial shade makes it an excellent choice for areas where other plants struggle. Its mature height of 24 inches and spread of 47 inches make it a substantial and eye-catching addition to your garden.

These plants are grown to a mature size, not just popped out of a tray. Our plants develop large root systems in 5.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 inch pots, ensuring you receive a robust and healthy specimen ready to flourish in your garden. We guarantee you will get a true to type healthy plant that you will love for years. If you have any problems or questions we are happy to help.

Important Shipping Information: Our shipping window is from April until November. During the off season, winter, the plants are covered up and inaccessible. Orders placed during this time will ship in the order they are received when we resume. Place your orders without worry and be sure to get your plants before the sell out. Thanks for understanding. We do not ship to Hawaii or Alaska due to cost and import restrictions. Plants will be removed from their pots and loose soil removed and the rootball placed in a bag.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hosta Neptune

• How big will the Hosta Neptune get? The Hosta Neptune reaches a height of approximately 24 inches and a spread of about 47 inches.
• What kind of sunlight does Hosta Neptune need? This hosta thrives in full shade to partial shade conditions.
• Is the Hosta Neptune slug resistant? Yes, the Hosta Neptune has heavily rippled leaves that offer good slug resistance.
• When is the best time to plant my Hosta Neptune? The ideal planting period is during the spring or summer months. Our shipping window is from April until November.
• What type of soil is best for Hosta Neptune? Hosta Neptune prefers neutral soil pH levels.