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.