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Features

  • Hardiness Zone

    3-9

  • Bloom Time

    Midsummer

  • Height

    16 - 18 inches

  • Light

    Partial Shade, Full Shade

  • Ships As

    Premium root

  • Plant In

    Spring

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Monkey Business Hosta

Red stems support a lush display of colourful leaves.

Elegant arching foliage with wide chartreuse margins and deep green centres is held aloft by striking red petioles, adding a bold touch to shady borders. This medium sized, one of a kind hosta grows up to 18" tall and produces light lavender, bell-shaped blooms in midsummer that attract pollinators. In the photo at right, Monkey Business breeder Arie Blom is seen admiring one of his "babies"!

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  • Planting InstructionsSoak roots in cold to lukewarm water for about 30 minutes. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Firm soil around roots and water in well.
  • Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Full Shade
  • Soil RequirementsTolerant of a wide range of soils, but best in well drained.
  • Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
  • Watering RequirementsAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
  • Fertilization RequirementsOnce per year
  • PruningRemove spent flower stems to tidy up the plants for the rest of the growing season.
  • Winter CareMulch +/- 2" for the first winter. Remove promptly in early spring.

Features

  • Hardiness Zone

    3-9

  • Bloom Time

    Midsummer

  • Height

    16 - 18 inches

  • Light

    Partial Shade, Full Shade

  • Ships As

    Premium root

  • Plant In

    Spring

  • Container Gardening
  • Attract Bees

About the Hybridizer

Based at Heemskerk Vaste Planten in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, Arie works at the forefront of perennial breeding. While widely respected for his advancements in hostas and daylilies, his expertise extends well beyond shade and summer borders. He is also an accomplished breeder of coneflowers and bleeding hearts, with numerous successful varieties to his credit—each reflecting his focus on durability, improved form and reliable garden impact.

Arie’s approach combines patience, precision and a deep understanding of how plants perform in real landscapes. Whether refining foliage texture, strengthening stems or enhancing bloom quality, his introductions consistently offer meaningful improvements that benefit both growers and gardeners alike.

Arie Blom
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