Hosta ’Honeybells’ features wavy, light medium green leaves that are slightly shiny on top and very shiny on the bottom. The large (8" x 11") olive green glossy oval leaves have prominent veining. Leaf blades pucker downward creating a very "drapy" effect.

An abundance of fragrant (honeysuckle-scented) bell-shaped flowers emerge mid- to late-summer (white with a lilac blush) on scapes up to 60". This hosta is distinctive in that the leaves broaden at maturity and pucker downward, this is different than most other hostas. Also, the scapes are much taller than most other fragrant flowered hostas.

’Honeybells’ is one of the most vigorous hostas. The foliage is very durable and holds up to hot temperatures and humidity extremely well, practically drought resistant. Multiplies quickly to a large stunning clump requiring no special care. 18" tall, 24" wide.

This is a dependable and versatile perennial that is easily grown and requires no care. It is grown primarily for its beautiful foliage which provides color, contrast and texture to the landscape. The dense foliage crowds out garden weeds. Attractive to butterflies.

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil. Soil should be kept moist, however, especially in hot, sunny conditions. A great hosta for sunny locations where others would scorch.

General info - Hostas:
Hosta (syn.: Funkia) is a genus of about 23-40 species of lily-like plants native to northeast Asia. They were once classified in the family Liliaceae but are now included in the family Agavaceae by the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group. They are herbaceous perennial plants, growing from corms or rhizomes, with broad lanceolate or ovate leaves varying widely in size by species from 1-15 in (3-40 cm) long and 0.75-12 in (2-30 cm) broad. Variation among the numerous cultivars is even greater, with clumps ranging from less than 4 in (10 cm) across to more than 6.5 ft (2 m) across.

Leaf color in wild species is typically green, although some species (e.g., H. sieboldiana) are known for a glaucous waxy leaf coating that gives a blue appearance to the leaf. Natural mutations (sports) of native species are known with yellow-green ("gold") colored leaves or with leaf variegation (either white/cream or yellowish edges or centers). The flowers are produced on an erect panicle up to 31 in (80 cm) tall; the individual flowers are usually pendulous, 0.75-2 in (2-5 cm) long, with six tepals, white, lavender, or violet in color and usually scentless.