HOSTA 'Marilyn Monroe'

In order to learn more about HOSTA 'Marilyn Monroe' , its planting and how to take care of it, discover below important technical facts. If there are multiple options shown (for example: nature of soil), this means they are all suitable for the plant.

Approximate height after 10 years

20 - 50 cm

Possible spots for planting

full sun (from noon until 5 p.m. minimum), half shade (no sun from noon until 5 p.m.), shade (no direct sunlight)

Special interest in spring

foliage

Special interest in summer

flowers, foliage

Special interest in autumn

foliage

Flowering period

summer

Color of foliage

green

Kind of foliage

deciduous

Possible uses

ground cover, pot, bedding

Need of humidity

mean, humid

Cold resistance

hardy under -20°C

Acceptable kind of soil

light, normal, heavy

Acceptable pH

acid (less than 6.5), neutral (between 6.5 and 7.5), calcareous (more than 7.5)

Shape

ground covering

Pruning period

oct.

Peculiarities

cut flowers