'Curly Fries' Hosta
Perennial
- Space-saving hosta with unique wavy foliage!
- Slug-resistant and easy to care for.
- Add unique texture and foliage to your shade garden.
- Zones 3-9, part sun/shade, 6" tall x 16" wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Hosta
Zone: 3-9
Sun exposure: Shade (<4 hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 4-6" X 16"
Flower color: Lavender
Foliage color: Blue
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Midsummer
Features: Space savers, rain gardens, heat tolerant, cold tolerant
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, foundation planting, massing, specimen, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Part-sun to full shade. Best in part shade (some morning sun, or sun dappled conditions).
Water: Average. Established plants have some tolerance for dry shade (particularly plants with thick leaves), but soils should never be allowed to dry out. Water is best applied directly to the soil beneath the leaves.
Spacing: 0.75 to 1.00 feet
Fertilizing: Light application of time release fertilizer, or side-dress with compost and organic amendments when new growth appears in early spring.
Winterizing: Foliage should be cut back to the ground in the fall. A 2" mulch after the ground freezes will help prevent heaving, and protect the shallow crowns.
Maintenance & Pruning: Hostas with thick leaves like this one are typically less appealing to slugs than other types. However, if slugs are particularly active in your garden, use slug bait, dishes of beer, or diatomaceous earth to discourage them. Groom plants by removing yellow or dead leaves and cut flower spikes back as they finish blooming in summer.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I have always had great luck with this company, shipments received on time, packaged well and plants were healthy. Unfortunately this time around the Hosta curly fries I ordered (all of them are looking pretty sad. I have a picture but not sure how to attach here
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The plants arrived in very good condition and paired nicely with the Autumn Brilliance Fern. So far, they are don extremely well.
'Curly fries' looks great in your garden, Gary! What a great choice to pair with 'Autumn brilliance'. Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, we appreciate it. Happy gardening!
This hosta arrived in great condition wrapped nicely to keep most of the potting soil contained in the pot, with cardboard boxed around the plant, arrived looking very nice! Have never seen a hosta like this before!!
This was my first order and somewhat of a test order. The plants were very well packaged and arrived healthy. That’s somewhat of an understatement. The packaging was the best I’d ever seen.
Plants arrived quickly and in healthy looking condition. Great ard to get specimen.
Really small plant, but was healthy, green, and really cute!
The plants were dry and a little abused when they arrived. I watered and planted them and look forward to seeing them grow next year
All healthy! Younger plants, should fill out in a couple years
'Curly Fries' Hosta
Both plants settled right in, (one bloomed) and i am enjoying the whimsical shape
The plants arrived healthy but were a little smaller than expected. They have been in my garden for two months and are doing well. They have increased in size and are a lovely chartreuse.
First time ordering the Curly Fries Hosta and I love them. I believe adorable is the right name for this hosta. I love them and they are healthy and thriving. Can't wait to watch them grow.
I like the leaves and color, makes nice border plant
Today is Sep. 25th. Is it too late to plant Hostas? I live in zone 6a and would be planting them in a raised bed garden that gets morning sun.
Spring and fall are generally the best times to plant. The rule of thumb is to plant after the threat of frost has passed in your area in spring or at least six weeks before the first hard frost of fall in your area. You can learn more about frost dates here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/frost-dates-explained-gardening-for-each-zone-in-spring-fall/
What time of year should this be planted?
The best time to plant is in late spring or early to mid-fall. Now is a great time to plant perennials and shrubs, especially in warmer zones! To learn more about fall planting, you can read our guide here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/our-guide-for-fall-planting/