Twilight Hosta
Hosta 'Twilight'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Twilight Hosta highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 3-9
Shade garden greens and golds! The Twilight Hosta (Hosta 'Twilight') is a broad, quilted and textured perennial with gorgeous shiny dark green leaves! Each with a creamy buttery gold margin that really stands out among the dappled shade of larger shrubs and trees!
The yellow margins mellow out to cream as summer advances and then Twilight flowers in long scapes of lavender, trumpet-shaped blossoms arrive as well! Pollinators and hummingbirds will stop by for a visit! They make tall floral design elements as well as fantastic two-tone fillers in garden beds and borders.
Twilight is a more slug-resistant Hosta and can stand up to the sun a bit better than others without leaf burn. The thick leaves are highly ornamental you'll enjoy a faster growth rate from these improved herbaceous perennials as well!
Planting and Application:
These variegated leaves look wonderful among other shade garden plants or as a featured specimen! Growing to just over 2 feet across, these create tidy mounds of bright foliage that is great for skirting around special urns or structures, along the edges of garden beds and borders, or as ground cover. Plant with equal spacing as facer plants beneath larger shrubs and trees to hide their bare stems.
Twilight plants are full-shade perennials but handle part sun too, especially morning sun with afternoon shade, but in the hottest of its USDA zones 3 through 9, they would prefer full shade. These perennials also look lovely in shaded planters and porch pots with annuals, adding filler and color to large mixed plantings! Use as fast-growing cover in long rows and en masse plantings can really catch the eye with these vibrant bi-color leaves! This foliage color combo goes great with Astilbe, early spring flowering Bleeding Hearts, or deciduous shrubs.
- Deep Green Glossy Larger Leaves
- Buttery Gold Margins Turn Cream
- Tall Trumpet-Shaped Lavender Flowers
- Pollinator & Hummingbird-Friendly
- Slug Resistant & Better Full Sun Perennial
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Variegated Hosta does their very best in almost any moist, organically enriched, very well-drained soil type. Mulch beds very well with 3-4 inches of bark mulch to keep the roots cool and hold moisture more consistently. Very low-maintenance and easy-care herbaceous perennials, deadhead after flowering and clean the mound of debris and dead leaves after a hard frost kills them back. Divide every 3-5 years, and transplant bare root, when dormant.
- Full Shade & Partial Shade Perennial & Sun Tolerant
- Easy-Care Herbaceous Plants
- Moist, Mulched, Well-Drained Organic Soil
- Clean Mounds After Hard Frost
- Deadhead for a Clean Summer Look
Twilight Hosta will add brilliance to the gloomy shade in your landscape this year! Select slug-resistant new varieties for a worry-free garden! Now available at NatureHills.com!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Ornamental Features of Twilight Hosta?
The most striking ornamental feature of the Twilight Hosta are its broad, quilted and textured foliage! The gorgeous shiny, dark green leaves each feature a creamy buttery-gold margin.
How big do Twilight Hostas get?
Twilight Hosta plants can quickly reach 18-24 inches in height (when in bloom) and 24-30 inches in width.
Do Hostas prefer sun or shade?
Hosta plants prefer partial shade, favoring afternoon shade, especially in hot growing zones. Varieties such as Twilight handle full sun in cooler climates better than others and can even handle full shade! You’ll need to familiarize yourself with the needs of each cultivar to know their sun needs.
Which Hosta is best in shade?
Twilight Hosta is excellent in shade, especially in hot hardiness zones and in drier climates. You’ll find many full shade-loving Hosta varieties here!
How many hours of sun does a Hosta need?
Hosta in hot or dry climates needs about 3-4 hours of full sun a day, all-day dappled sun, and dislike direct sun or afternoon sun for too long. In cooler climates and in locations with more moisture availability, Hosta can handle part sun (4-6 hours a day) and even 6 plus hours of sun in the coldest growing zones.
What shipping options do you offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won’ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Twilight Hosta for sale here at NatureHills.com!
