Hosta
Hostas are fabulous foliage perennials that only get better with age. The exotic, tropical looking, large, luscious deciduous leaves emerge in mid spring and even after just a year or two they will have formed handsome clumps. In summer these clumps are topped off with stems of bell shaped flowers that are either white or various shades of mauve. The flowers are often perfumed. Whilst the flowers are beautiful it is the foliage which is the star attraction. The leaves can be puckered or smooth, long and narrow, or curvaceous and round, large or small. The foliage colour ranges from grey/blue through to green, yellow, lime or variegated. The strongest statement will be made when one or two complementary varieties are planted en masse. Hostas are shade lovers and are ideal for naturalising under deciduous trees or in woodland gardens. Where at all possible they should be protected from afternoon sun.
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Hostas also love rich moist soil and will do quite nicely on the edge of a stream or pond. If your planting position is too hot and dry the quality of the foliage will be severely compromised but you may find that you will get more flowers. Hostas are very hardy and once planted in a position that suits them they will be relatively undemanding. Unfortunately Hostas are much loved by slugs and snails especially when the new foliage is emerging therefore it is important to guard against these "chompers" with your preferred method of control and/or despatch. In my experience I have found that once the clumps are mature with little space between them, they aren't such an obvious target. Aplying a layer of wood chip or bark also helps as snails don't like crawling across the rough surface.
If you are looking to add a lush tropical look to your garden but need frost hardy plants then Hostas will certainly do the job for you. Hostas also do well in containers as long as they are regularly watered. I have found them invaluable for brightening up the shady cool areas of the house where nothing else will grow. Commonly known as the Plantain Lily (yes they are members of the Lily family) Hostas in my opinion are anything but common and provide the gardener with a top performing perennial for very little effort.
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The dark green leaves of Hosta 'Albo picta' have bright creme centers that eventually fade to soft green with the coming of early summer. Full shade will help keep the margins more distinct. Deciduous
'Albopicta' has been well regarded and widely grown, largely because of its handsome leaves, large size, and toughness.
Hosta Albo Picta
Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ?
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$9.99
aka Plantain Lily
You'll love having a large clump of 'Big Daddy' in the shady part of the garden because he's just so good looking. The large corrugated foliage is an attractive blue green and forms a bold clump. Near white blooms in late spring. Good slug resistance. Deciduous Perennial.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 60cm x 90cm
Hosta Big Daddy
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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
Hosta Birchwood Parkys Gold
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aka Hosta
Large blue grey heart shaped leaves with thick texture. Pale mauve to white flowers. Very impressive. Deciduous
Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 45cm x spreading
Hosta Blue Angel
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aka Plantain Lily
Heart shaped blue-grey foliage that is attractively 'puckered' and forms a bold clump. The pale mauve 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.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 50cm x 70cm
Hosta Blue Boy
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aka Plantain Lily
Blue-green heart shaped foliage that is nicely puckered. Quite slow growing but will eventually form an attractive bold clump. Stems of lavender flowers in late spring-summer. Plant in a semi-shaded spot in nice rich moist soil. Deciduous Perennial.
Did you know that Hostas that have blue tones in the leaf are less susceptible to slug and snail damage?
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 0.3m x 0.3m
Hosta Blue Cadet
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This smaller selection has thick, intensely blue leaves and dainty white flowers. 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. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may be left alone for years. Deciduous perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Hosta Blue Dimples
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aka Plantain Lily
A beautiful variegated Hosta with large leaves that are corrugated and cupped. The margins of the green leaves are a delicate shade of cream. Mauve flowers in late spring. Happiest in a semi-shaded position in soil that does not completely dry out. Deciduous perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 40cm x 30cm
Hosta Brim Cup
Container: 1.9l ?
$18.99
aka Plantain Lily
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
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 60cm x 100cm
Hosta Captain Kirk
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aka Hosta
A really neat perennial that is grown for its exciting foliage that appears like magic in the spring. Grown in dappled light with good rich soil that is moist. White or mauve spires of bell like flowers will appear in the spring. Deciduous perennial
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 20cm x 20cm
Hosta Dew Drop
Container: 1l ?
$16.99
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