Hosta × 'Island Breeze' (Hosta 'Island Breeze') is a colorful plantain lily that lights up shady borders with bold, variegated foliage. You get bright yellow centers framed by dark green margins, and the leaves often show extra red tinting near the base and on the petioles. In midsummer, showy purple blooms rise above the mound, adding a second season of interest.

Plant it where you can enjoy the foliage up close: along woodland paths, at the front of a shade border, or in a container by a porch. Give it part shade to shade; a little gentle sun (especially morning sun) can intensify the yellow, while deeper shade shifts the center color more chartreuse. Keep the soil evenly moist but well-drained, and top-dress with compost to hold moisture and improve texture.

At maturity, this hosta makes a tidy clump about 10-12 inches tall with a moderate spread. Water during dry spells, especially in the first season and during hot weather. Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce soil splash. In spring, remove any old foliage as new growth emerges. Divide clumps in early spring or early fall if you want more plants or to refresh crowded growth.

Watch for slugs and snails on new leaves, and protect emerging shoots from browsing if deer pressure is high. With consistent moisture and shade, 'Island Breeze' is an easy, long-lived perennial that brings reliable color to low-light gardens year after year.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Part sun   Shade
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 10-12"
• Spread: 16-18"

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