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Silly String Hosta

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  • Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 14 Inches
  • Mature Spread 28 Inches
  • Growing Zones 3 - 9
  • Use As A Filler In Containers

Looking to add some unique texture to your landscape? Silly String Hosta (Hosta 'Silly String' PP32127) features wavy, lance-shaped leaves and purple flowers. During the midsummer, trumpet-like flowers form in clusters and are held up on stalks above the foliage. Silly String Hosta’s blue foliage and light purple flowers will add charm to any shade garden. Its mature size is 14 inches high and 2 feet wide. This hosta grows well in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9. 

Silly String Hosta has a mounded growth habit and is ideal for shade gardens, borders, and edges. It also works nicely as a cover for your fading spring bulbs. For the ultimate landscape texture, try planting this hosta with companions like Brunnera and Heuchera. The blooms of the Silly String Hosta serve as a great nectar source for hummingbirds.

Silly String Hosta Care

Silly String Hosta requires medium water and low sunlight. Select a location with part to full shade (0 - 4 hours of sunlight daily). Morning sun is preferred to afternoon sun, which may scorch leaves. Acidic to neutral soil pH will provide the best growth results. Although Silly String Hosta tolerates many different soil types, it prefers well-draining, fertile, moist soils. Avoid planting in clay-based soils. Fertilize this hosta annually with a thin layer of high-quality compost.

In colder climates, Silly String Hosta should be heavily mulched to help protect its roots and retain soil moisture. Remember to pull back the mulch before new growth appears in the spring, which decreases the chance of slugs. Prune flower stalks as they fade.

Silly String Hosta Spacing

Silly String Hostas spread about 28 inches, so they’ll need to be spaced at least 28 inches apart for best growth results. 

Silly String Hosta Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
Plant Type: Perennial
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 14 Inches
Mature Spread: 28 Inches
Spacing: 28 Inches
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Description: Purple shades
Bloom Period: Midsummer
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Blue
Foliage Description: Purple shades
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: N/A
Tolerates: Heat
Attracts: N/A
Container Role: Filler
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting
Features: Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
Brand: Proven Winners
Common Name: Silly String Hosta
Other Name(s): Hosta hybrid
Scientific Name: Hosta 'Silly String' PP32127
SKU:
HOSSY

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.