HOSTA ORANGE MARMALADE / PLANTAIN LILY

HOSTA ORANGE MARMALADE / PLANTAIN LILY: Hosta 'Orange Marmalade' is a vibrant perennial that features large, heart-shaped leaves with striking variegation. The foliage starts as a golden-yellow with orange hues that gradually darken to a rich green with creamy margins as the season progresses, creating a dynamic color contrast. This Hosta is an excellent choice for adding warmth and texture to shaded or partially shaded areas, gardens, or containers.

Why Choose Hosta 'Orange Marmalade'?

Comparison: 'Orange Marmalade' offers a bold and vibrant color palette compared to other Hostas, with its mix of golden-yellow and orange tones that mature into deep green and creamy edges, giving it a more dynamic and seasonal appeal.
Companions: Pairs beautifully with other shade-loving plants like ferns, astilbes, or contrasting dark foliage varieties to create a lively garden design with rich color.

Key Features:

Golden-Yellow and Orange Foliage with Green Edges: The leaves start with a golden-yellow and orange hue that deepens to green with creamy white edges, providing continuous interest throughout the growing season.
Shade Tolerant: Thrives in shaded to partially shaded areas, making it an ideal choice for low-light garden spots, adding warmth and color where it's needed most.
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 'Orange Marmalade' is perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance perennial with vibrant, seasonal foliage. Its bold color contrast and compact growth habit make it an excellent addition to shaded or partially shaded areas, adding a warm, inviting touch to the landscape.