Hosta, Great Expectations #1
Great Expectations Hosta
Hosta 'Great Expectations'
Height: Typically 18 inches tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
Spread: Approximately 24 inches wide
Spacing: Plant 18–24 inches apart for a balanced display
Growth Rate: Slow
Deciduous
Description
Great Expectations Hosta transforms your landscape with its expansive, richly textured foliage. Perfectly scaled for Michigan’s cooler conditions, its broad, vibrant leaves form a striking focal point in shaded areas. In midsummer, delicate flower scapes emerge, offering a subtle splash of color that complements the hosta’s inherent beauty. Ideal for borders, mass plantings, or as a standout in containers, this hosta delivers a tidy, inspiring display while remaining low-maintenance and highly effective in creating a refined, textural backdrop.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in partial to full shade (ideally 3–4 hours of filtered light daily)
- Soil: Prefers rich, well-drained, moist soil amended with organic matter
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture during the growing season, adjusting frequency for cooler Michigan conditions
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to regulate soil temperature and conserve moisture
- Pruning: Remove dead or damaged leaves in early spring to refresh the plant’s appearance
Revitalize your landscape with Great Expectations Hosta—a deciduous perennial that adds a sophisticated, textural allure to even the shadiest corners.