Great Expectations Hosta Plantain Lily (Hosta 'Great Expectations') Unavailable

Great Expectations Hosta Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Great Expectations'

Hosta Plantain Lily

Currently unavailable

Forms a tall mound of large, variegated, puckered oval leaves with creamy white centers and wide, irregular, blue-green margins. Leaf centers emerge gold in spring before aging to creamy white. Bell-shaped, near-white flowers appear in summer on scapes rising above the foliage mound to 34" tall. This is a sport of the long popular H. sieboldiana var. elegans.

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Plant facts

Mature height18-24"
Mature spread30"
Growth rateSlow
SunShade (<2 hours Sun)
WaterModerate
USDA hardiness zone3
Flower colorWhite shades
Foliage colorVariegated-Yellow

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Quick answers

How big does Great Expectations Hosta Plantain Lily get?

About 18-24" tall and 30" wide at maturity.

How much sun does Great Expectations Hosta Plantain Lily need?

Shade (<2 hours Sun).

How much water does Great Expectations Hosta Plantain Lily need?

Moderate water use.

Will Great Expectations Hosta Plantain Lily grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?

It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.

Where can I buy Great Expectations Hosta Plantain Lily in Utah?

Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.

Can landscape contractors buy Great Expectations Hosta Plantain Lily wholesale?

Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.

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