Hosta 'Vanilla Cream'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Miniature (leaf 2.0-6.0 square inches; plant 4”-6” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Heart-shaped
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pleasant Valley, Connecticut

Marietta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Royal Oak, Michigan

New Ulm, Minnesota

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Coshocton, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Pittsboro, NC (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | positive

Hi, our experience with Vanilla Cream is that it gets about 11" tall by 26" wide and forms a small mound. It has 10-11 vein pairs, has a...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | neutral

Mounding hosta - approx 5" x 8", so small size. Color will vary with the amount of sun it gets. Starts off as a light green, but with m...Read More

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