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Hosta 'Joy Ride' PPAF
H. Hansen 12
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available HostaItem #: 2834
Zones: 3a to 8b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 16" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin: Hybrid
Hosta 'Joy Ride' is the latest release from Michigan hosta breeder, Hans Hansen of Walters Gardens. Hosta 'Joy Ride' eventually forms a large eye-catching 30" tall x 5' wide clump of exquisitely wavy, longitudinally folded, powder blue leaves...a truly unique effect. The clumps are topped in midsummer with 2' tall spikes of light lavender flowers.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Hosta
Flower Color: Purple/Lavender
Leaf Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Living Wall , Rock Garden Plants
Other: Butterfly Attracting Plants , Edimentals , Cut Flower Plants , Dry Shade Plants , Groundcovers , Hummingbird Plants , Pollinator Plants , Plants that Attract Birds , Rain Garden Plants , Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants , Wet Shade Plants