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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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 Parky's Gold
Current Stock Height: 10/15cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$19.99
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
Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
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10+ @ 8.00 each
A tidy mound of bold green leaves with a narrow white margin. Vigorous grower. Lavender flowers. Deciduous perennial
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: Clumping
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 35cm
Hosta Francee
Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$8.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
This award winning Hosta has broad heart shaped leaves approximately 10cm long that come in tones of green outlined with golden yellow. Forms a bold clump. Stems of mauve bell shaped blooms in early summer. Plant in a semi-shaded spot in nice rich moist soil. Perennial. RHS AGM.
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: 30cm x 50cm
Hosta Golden Tiara
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
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10+ @ 8.00 each
Narrow blue green leaves. Forms a small tidy mound. Lavender flowers appear on spikes in summer. Happiest in a moist shady position that does not dry out in summer, with protection from the afternoon sun. Perennial.
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: Clumping
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 20cm x 30cm
Hosta Hadspen Heron
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
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10+ @ 8.00 each
This is just a lovely Hosta with heart shaped leaves in a soft blue-gray shade. Eventually forms a medium sized clump and produces masses of mauve flower spikes in late spring. Happiest in a moist shady position with protection from the afternoon sun. Perennial.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 40cm x 40cm
Hosta Halcyon
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
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10+ @ 8.00 each
This is a gold leaf hosta with a dramatically contrasting edge of blue/green. The colour will give you the best contrast with morning sun. Pale lavender bell shaped flowers are held tall in summer. 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
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 75cm x 75cm
Hosta Katherine Lewis
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$19.99
A dramatic large leafed Hosta that eventually forms a bold clump of wavy green foliage edged strongly in white. In summer stems of mauve bell shaped flowers stand above the foliage. Happy in semi-shaded position in soil that does not dry out in summer. Perennial.
Use this Hosta in large drifts under deciduous trees or by pond and stream margins. As with all Hostas it is best to practice slug and snail protection.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 60cm x 50cm
Hosta Patriot
Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
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10+ @ 8.00 each
A beautiful Hosta with clean silver blue foliage that forms a robust clump that simply gets better with age. In summer stems of nodding bell like mauve flowers appear above the leaves. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich moist soil for best results. Can be container grown. Perennial.
This Hosta was bred right here in the Waikato.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 40cm x 40cm
Hosta Silver Knight
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$18.99
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