Hosta “Maekawa” review and information

Hosta "Maekawa" review

20" tall. Part Sun to Light Shade. A very large-leafed clone with undulating margins. A grey blue, white backed hypoleuca. Produces interesting progeny. This fabulous selection of the Japanese species, Hosta hypoleuca, is spectacular with its large leaves, dusty grey green on top and chalky white underneath. This species, (rare in the wild) is native to sunny rock cliffs, where it establishes itself in the tiny crevices. In the wild, plants often produce only 1 leaf. In cultivation, it will develop into a 2' wide clump. The white leaf back serves as protection against the hot reflected sun. In early summer, the clump is topped with 2' arching scapes of light lavender flowers. Shiny large green leaves with white backing, makes a low spreading open mound. Selected form of Hosta hypoleuca. White flowers. Large grey-green leaves with heavy white bloom on back, good substance, open plant, dense lavendar flowers just above the leaf mound.