Hosta ‘Pineapple Upside-down Cake’ is certainly a unique hosta to add to your shade garden.
The foliage is wavy and emerges as a pure green color. After that, the center turns to gold and the leaves develop a narrow dark green margin.
The Hosta Pineapple Upside-down cake grows to 18 inches tall and approximately 3-4 feet wide.
Thrives best in zones 3-8, and grows well in half shade/shade
Do you like Hummingbirds?
A special treat is later in the summer when the lavender flowers emerge (nearly two feet tall scapes) to attract the hummingbirds.
These hosts go dormant in the fall and can be easily divided in either spring or fall or left alone.
Want to know more about dividing hostas? Click HERE.
Good News!
This variety of Hosta is resistant to rabbits.
Slugs, however, may need to be controlled. Do you want to know more about how to protect your hosta plants from slugs?
Read these good tips from the American Hosta Growers Association Click Here.
More Helpful Information for Hosta Pineapple Upside-down Cake
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade or Full Shade
Soil Type: Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil Moisture: Average or Moist
Care Level: Easy
Flower Color: Mauve/Lilac
Blooms: Late Summer
Foliage Color: Deep Green/Gold/Variegated
Flower Head Size: Medium
Height: 18-20 inches
Spread: 35-47 inches
Growth Rate: Medium
Rabbit Resistant
If you are interested in picking up one of these beauties, just call 603-329-5460 or stop by Hosta Garden Perennials, 135 Kent Farm Road, Hampstead, New Hampshire.