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The dark green leaves of Hosta 'Albo picta' have bright cream centres that eventually fade to soft green with the coming of early summer. Albopicta has been well regarded and widely grown, largely because of its handsome leaves, large size, and toughness. Deciduous.

Full shade will help keep the margins more distinct.

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aka Plantain Lily

Green with gold stripes, matures to gold. Will tolerate some direct sun. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs. Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be removed any time before mid spring. Deciduous

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aka Plantain Lily

This smaller selection has thick, intensely blue leaves and dainty white-light mauve flowers. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may be left alone for years. Deciduous. Perennial.

Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be removed any time before mid spring.

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aka Plantain Lily

Oval shaped blue-green upright foliage that is attractively 'puckered' and forms a bold clump. The pale Lavender bell shaped flowers appear in late spring to early summer. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich moist soil for best results. The clump will keep on improving with age. Deciduous perennial

Did you know that Hostas that have blue tones in the leaf are less susceptible to slug and snail damage?

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aka Plantain Lily

An erect, medium hosta featuring cupped, wedge-shaped, heavily searsuckered, blue-green leaves and racemes of bell-shaped, pale lavender flowers. A dependable and versatile perennial requiring little care. Dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds. Deciduous. Perennial.

Did you know that Hostas that have blue tones in the leaf are less susceptible to slug and snail damage?

aka Plantain lily

A wide cup-shaped rugose blue-green Hosta that has leaves of heavy substance that helps enhance the pearly white Summer flowers. Best with some shade and watering during hot, dry periods. Nice foliage to add a different depth of colour. Deciduous.

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Captain Kirk is a stunning hosta displaying a wide 5cm green margin on gold centres - impressive. The colour holds well and it is a robust full bodied hosta of medium size with pale lavender blooms in late spring. Deciduous perennial

Named after a Star Trek character

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This hosta has light green oval shaped leaves with a dash of pretty cream on the margin. This means it adds a bright contrast in a shaded position. Prefers dappled light and moist soil. Deciduous. Purple flowers held above the foliage.

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Large heart shaped leaves of green with a bright yellow edge. Grows best in semi shade in rich soil with good drainage.

aka Plantain Lily

This outstanding hosta is a sport of Blue Angel and has the same compact habit. With large leaves of blue green with a cream edge which becomes wider as the plant matures it makes a stunning addition to your shady garden. White flowers in the summer.