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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PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ALL A tall hosta with large cupped shaped blue green leaves. Very attractive. Pest resistant. 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. Deciduous.
Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Container: tube ? $9.99 aka Plantain Lily 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.
Hosta Albo Picta Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Container: tube ? $9.99 aka Plantain lily Neatly formed small edging hosta. Oval shaped leaves with a thin white edge. Lavender flowers early to mid summer. Deciduous.
Hosta Allan P McConnell Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Container: Tube ? $9.99 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
Hosta Birchwood Parkys Gold Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 2l ? $19.99 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.
Hosta Blue Cadet Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Container: tube ? $9.99 aka Plantain Lily This handsome Hosta is HUGE so make sure you give it room to grow and develop to its full glory. The large blue leaves are textured, ribbed and shiny. Will make a real statement in a semi-shaded and moist spot in the garden. White flowers in late spring-summer. Award Winner. Deciduous. Perennial.
Hosta Blue Umbrellas Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Container: tube ? $9.99 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.
Hosta Blue Wedgewood Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Container: tube ? $9.99 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 Hosta Brim Cup Container: 1.9l ? $18.99 Hosta Brim Cup Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Container: Tube ? $9.99 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 Hosta Captain Kirk Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Container: 2l ? $19.99 aka Plantain Lily Attractive round corrugated golden yellow leaves . White flowers bloom mid summer. Prefers shade and rich moist but free draining soil. Perennial. Don`t forget to use the snail bait. Hosta Colour Glory Container: 1.9l ? $16.99
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 45cm
Full shade will help keep the margins more distinct.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 50cm x 100cm
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 20cm x 30cm
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 35cm x 100cm
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
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: 90cm x 120cm
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: 35cm x 40cm
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 40cm x 30cm
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Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 60cm x 100cm
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 40cm x 40cm
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