Hosta 'Maple Leaf'

Hosta 'Maple Leaf'
Leaf tip Pointed/acute
Flower type Single
Leaf margin Undulate
Flower scent Weak; Sweet scented
Flower color White-white-NN155C
Soil fertility No poor soils
Leaf, general shape Elliptic / oval
Leaf, scent Unscented
Flower diameter 3,5 - 4 cm
Plant height 40 - 50 cm
Flower length/hight 5 - 5,5 cm
Inflorescence Raceme
Flowering month(s) June
Leaf width 15 - 20 cm
Leaf surface Glaucous; Bullate
Leaf size 20 - 25 cm
soil pH requirement Neutral (pH 6,5 - 7,5)
Light conditions Semi-shades; Shady
Leaf division Simple
Leaf, main color Dark green
Leaf colour, pattern Bicolored; Marginate
Flower color distribution Unicolored with trace
Flower, secondary color(s) Purple-light blue pink-076D
Leaf, secondary color(s) Yellow
Moisture requirements Moist
Soil type Humus rich

The Hosta 'Maple Leaf' is a stunning and versatile plant that adds beauty to any garden. With its pointed/acute leaf tips and undulate leaf margins, it brings a unique texture to the landscape.

This hosta variety produces single flowers with a weak, sweet scent. The flowers are white in color, specifically classified as white-white-NN155C. They have a diameter of 3.5 - 4 cm and a length/height of 5 - 5.5 cm. The inflorescence is a raceme, and the plant typically blooms in the month of June.

Growing the Hosta 'Maple Leaf' requires soil fertility that does not include poor soils. It thrives in neutral soil with a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5. The plant prefers semi-shaded to shady light conditions, making it an excellent choice for gardens with limited direct sunlight.

The general shape of the leaves is elliptic/oval, with a width of 15 - 20 cm and a size of 20 - 25 cm. The leaf surface is glaucous and bullate, giving it a waxy and blistered appearance. The main color of the leaves is a lush dark green, while the leaf color pattern is bicolored and marginate.

The Hosta 'Maple Leaf' also features secondary colors in both its flowers and leaves. The flower color distribution is unicolored with a trace, creating a subtle but beautiful contrast. The secondary color of the flowers is a delicate purple-light blue pink-076D. The secondary color of the leaves is a vibrant yellow, adding a touch of brightness to the overall foliage.

For optimal growth, this hosta variety requires moist soil that is humus-rich. Regular watering and maintaining proper moisture levels are essential for its health and development.

Overall, the Hosta 'Maple Leaf' is a remarkable plant that showcases its beauty through its foliage and flowers. With its unique leaf shape, color patterns, and fragrant blooms, it adds a touch of elegance to any garden. Whether planted in containers, borders, or as ground cover, this hosta is sure to enhance the aesthetic appeal of any outdoor space.

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