{"product_id":"100-purple-blue-hosta-plantaginea-seeds","title":"100 Purple Blue Hosta Plantaginea Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAdd a touch of elegance to your garden with Purple Blue Hosta Plantaginea Seeds!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their lush foliage and striking blooms, these perennials are perfect for shady areas, providing beautiful ground cover and visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Purple Blue Hosta (Hosta plantaginea) features large, heart-shaped leaves with a rich purple-blue hue and fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications for Purple Blue Hosta Plantaginea Seeds:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost; transplant or direct sow after the last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, fragrant flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, fertile soil; slightly acidic to neutral pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHosta plantaginea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers 60-70°F (15-21°C) for germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Germ Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds lightly covered with soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thinly scatter seeds; no specific rate needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 12–18 inches apart for optimal growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCultivation Instructions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost or directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. 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