Hosta - Celestial

Hosta Celestial, Hosta 'Celestial', is a large plant that has deeply corrugated, rounded leaves that measure 12-15" long. 'Celestial' has dark green leaves with greenish yellow swept across the margins and then brightens to a creamy white in the summer. In midsummer, pale lavender flowers are produced, and this new variety is considered by some hosta experts to be an improvement over 'Northern Halo' and other white edged sieboldiana types. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions. Hostas grow best in 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. ... details