HOSTA STRIPTEASE / PLANTAIN LILY

HOSTA STRIPTEASE / PLANTAIN LILY: Hosta 'Striptease' is a stunning perennial that features unique, variegated foliage with dramatic color transitions. The leaves have a bold green center, surrounded by a yellow-to-white margin that slowly changes to creamy white as the season progresses. Its distinctive, stripy look and elegant appearance make it an excellent choice for shaded or partially shaded gardens, borders, and containers.

Why Choose Hosta 'Striptease'?

Comparison: 'Striptease' stands out with its eye-catching striping pattern, offering a distinctive, variegated look that transitions in color throughout the growing season.
Companions: Pairs well with other shade-loving plants like ferns, astilbes, or contrasting dark foliage varieties to highlight its vibrant, stripy foliage.

Key Features:

Green Center with Yellow to White Margin: The bright green center and wide yellow-to-white margins that shift to creamy white as the season goes on create a visually dynamic and striking contrast.
Variegated, Striped Look: The unique striping pattern adds texture and depth to shaded garden spaces, making it a focal point in any design.
Shade Tolerant: Thrives in shaded to partially shaded areas, making it an ideal choice for low-light garden spots that need a pop of color and texture.
Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and maintain, resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a great low-care option for gardeners.
Mounding Growth Habit: Forms a compact, mound-like shape, perfect for use as a ground cover, in mixed beds, or as a focal point in garden designs.
Summer Flowers: Produces tall spikes of pale lavender flowers in mid-summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Specifications:

Bloom Time: Mid-summer.
Height: 45–60 cm | Spread: 60–90 cm.
Hardiness: Zone 3–9.

Hosta 'Striptease' is perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance perennial with striking variegated foliage. Its unique color transitions and attractive stripy pattern make it an excellent addition to shaded or partially shaded areas, adding a touch of elegance and texture to the landscape.