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Hosta

How to grow Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'.

Glossy, puckered, and pot-sized.

Light
Part sun, shade
Water
Moderate
Zones
3–9
Size
6–10 in. tall, 12–16 in. wide
Spacing
12–16 in. apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Small hosta with round glossy puckered leaves, gold centers and dark green edges

Light

Part shade with morning sun for the brightest center.

Water

Keep evenly moist.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or early fall in rich soil, crown at soil level.

Feeding

Compost in spring.

Pruning

Cut flower stalks after bloom. Clear old leaves in fall.

Through the year

Up in mid-spring, flowers in July, foliage until frost.

If something's off

Deer, rabbits and slugs all go for hostas. Toxic to dogs and cats.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Small, tough, and glossy, with standout color.

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