Shadowland® 'Echo the Sun' Hosta | Proven Winners®
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Features
Characteristics
Plant Needs
Hosta ‘Echo the Sun’
SHADOWLAND® Collection
Hosta ‘Echo the Sun’ is a luminous gold hosta that brings bold color and texture to shaded gardens. Often compared to a golden version of the popular blue ‘Diamond Lake’, this variety features thick, wedge-shaped leaves with pronounced rippled margins and excellent substance. Its habit is lower and more prostrate than ‘Diamond Lake’, forming a broad, mounded clump that makes a strong statement without overwhelming surrounding plants.
In midsummer, soft lavender flowers rise above the foliage on well-proportioned scapes, adding seasonal interest and attracting hummingbirds. Compared to ‘Coast to Coast’, ‘Echo the Sun’ offers a slightly smaller footprint with more pronounced leaf rippling, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a bold yet refined gold hosta. Like other premium hostas, it performs reliably across a wide range of climates and maintains strong garden presence throughout the season.
Details:
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Bloom Color: Lavender
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Foliage Color: Bright Yellow
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Height: 19"
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Spread: 42–48"
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Spacing: 42–48"
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Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
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Hardiness Zones: 3–9
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Bloom Time: Midsummer
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Characteristics: Premium Hosta; Attractive Foliage; Easy to Grow; Container Friendly; Mass Planting; Cut Foliage; Attracts Hummingbirds
Photo(s) courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
Characteristics
Plant Needs
Hosta ‘Echo the Sun’
SHADOWLAND® Collection
Hosta ‘Echo the Sun’ is a luminous gold hosta that brings bold color and texture to shaded gardens. Often compared to a golden version of the popular blue ‘Diamond Lake’, this variety features thick, wedge-shaped leaves with pronounced rippled margins and excellent substance. Its habit is lower and more prostrate than ‘Diamond Lake’, forming a broad, mounded clump that makes a strong statement without overwhelming surrounding plants.
In midsummer, soft lavender flowers rise above the foliage on well-proportioned scapes, adding seasonal interest and attracting hummingbirds. Compared to ‘Coast to Coast’, ‘Echo the Sun’ offers a slightly smaller footprint with more pronounced leaf rippling, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a bold yet refined gold hosta. Like other premium hostas, it performs reliably across a wide range of climates and maintains strong garden presence throughout the season.
Details:
-
Bloom Color: Lavender
-
Foliage Color: Bright Yellow
-
Height: 19"
-
Spread: 42–48"
-
Spacing: 42–48"
-
Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
-
Hardiness Zones: 3–9
-
Bloom Time: Midsummer
-
Characteristics: Premium Hosta; Attractive Foliage; Easy to Grow; Container Friendly; Mass Planting; Cut Foliage; Attracts Hummingbirds
Photo(s) courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
