Hosta - Glad Rags
Brighten your shade garden with Hosta 'Glad Rags,' a showstopper known for its low maintenance and striking appearance. This variety features thick, heart-shaped leaves with brilliant chartreuse margins contrasting against green centers, which intensify over time. In mid-summer, it produces lovely flower stalks topped with pale lavender to white blooms that attract hummingbirds and bees. This sought-after Hosta offers outstanding sun tolerance for a shade plant. Each purchase includes three Hosta Roots, ready to establish in your landscape.
$27.97
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1988
/ 3231
#1988 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+19%
Above average
Includes
3
/ Hosta Roots
Who it's for
- Unique Ruffled Foliage
- Brightens Shady Areas
- Reliable Perennial Performance
Who should skip it
- High Slug and Snail Appeal
- Color Requires Specific Light
- Limited Winter Interest
Key Specs
Includes
3 Hosta Roots
Planting Depth
Crown 1/2" below soil line
Spacing
16-20" apart
Hardiness Zones
3-9
Height
16 in.
Spread
22-24 in.
Sunlight Requirement
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Requirement
Moderate
Features
- Outstanding sun tolerance for a Hosta
- Super low-maintenance plant care
- Thick, heart-shaped foliage
- Contrasting chartreuse and green leaf margins
- Pale lavender to white summer blooms
- Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees
- Highly sought-after variety
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the 'Glad Rags' hosta, focusing primarily on product quality and vendor reliability. Reviewers consistently praise the striking variegation, noting the mature plants create a beautiful focal point in shade gardens. A key positive theme is the condition of the bare roots upon arrival; customers report receiving healthy, robust, and well-packaged material ready for planting. While most report high success rates, a few mention the slow initial growth requires patience. Overall, this hosta offers excellent aesthetic value and is a reliable, high-quality purchase for gardeners seeking dramatic shade interest.
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