Interestingly twisted leaves form the impression of a whirlwind. Dark green margins with light yellow-green centers. A fast-growing hosta. The color of the underside of the leaf will vary depending on light, temperature and age. AHS awards- Best Variegated Leaf 1992, Best Variegated Hosta 1992.
We ship exceptionally large and fresh bare root hosta. Sometimes in the heat of late summer, the tops of these are clipped off. This promotes new growth. Shipments begin in late March and run throughout the season until late October.
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April 17, 2008
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A gardener from Grand Rapids, MI (Zone 5)
I helped to plant these in my mother's garden and they are gorgeous, the plants grow very slowly though, not as fast as I would have thought.
June 6, 2006
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A gardener from Lexington, KY (Zone 7)
Whirlwind has taken off since I planted it a few months ago, though its leaves aren't nearly as large as pictured here. It does twist and turn, which gives it a different look than the others around it. Very healty, very good grower. I highly recommend it.
May 12, 2006
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A gardener from Grapevine, TX (Zone 8)
Love this beauty! The rich colors add a welcome contrast to the usual greens of a typical perennial garden. Very healthy for its first year and tolerant to Texas extreme weather so far.
November 10, 2004
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Reginald Shields from inman, SC (Zone 7)
Mine shows the twisting habit of the leaves too. You will love the contrasting patterns. In part shade my shows off with rich dark green variegation as many hostas do with changing exposure through the season. I like it mixed in with some bright yellows. I say, buy it!
August 15, 2002
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A gardener from Owosso, MI (Zone 5)
This hosta has a rather wind-blown appearance with the way its growth habit sort of twists the leaves at different angles. The coloring is crisp and a delight to look at in the garden.
June 29, 2001
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A gardener from Wake Forest, NC (Zone 7)
This hosta has Amazing color! You will positivly love this hosta - I recommend you definetly get it!!
May 20, 2001
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A gardener from Anderson, IN (Zone 5)
A great hosta to use in that partly shady area to add a little extra splash. Looks good in contrast with Krossa Regal, Blue Angel, Francee, or Patriot. A must have for a Hosta lover.
