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 7 ALL aka Plantain Lily A lovely little Hosta with the most gorgeous blue-green foliage of good substance. In summer spikes of pale lavender flowers stand above the foliage. Plant in soil that does not completely dry out in summer and protect from slug and snail damage. Perennial.
Hosta Hadspen Blue Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Container: tube ? $9.99 aka Plantain Lily 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. Protect from slugs and snails. Deciduous perennial. Hosta Hadspen Heron Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Container: tube ? $9.99 aka Plantain Lily 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.
Hosta Halcyon Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Container: tube ? $9.99 aka Plantain Lily A handsome Hosta with bold foliage of heavy substance. The leaves are cream in the centre with tones of apple green and blue-grey around the edges. Forms a lovely clump that just gets better with age. White flowers in late spring. Plant in semi-shade in rich moist soil. Perennial. PVR.
Hosta Hudson Bay Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $21.99 aka Plantain Lily A very attractive Hosta with large ribbed rich green leaves that form a graceful arching clump. In late spring white bell like flowers rise above the foliage on long stalks. Prefers semi-shade and rich moist soil. Perennial.
Hosta Jade Cascade Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Plantain Lily An award winning Hosta with grey-blue leaves overlaid strongly with splashes of light yellow. Very striking as the clump matures. Violet flowers in late spring-summer but really it is all about the foliage. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich soil that retains moisture. Perennial.
Hosta June Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Container: tube ? $9.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Plantain Lily 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. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may be left alone for years. Deciduous perennial. Hosta Katherine Lewis Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 2l ? $21.99 aka Plantain Lily Kiwi Sunshine forms a medium size mound of leaves that emerge yellow gold in colour and then turn green as the season progresses. Kiwi Sunshine has pale lavender flowers and grows in half shade/shade. The height is 35 to 45 cm and the growth is medium to slow. Deciduous Hosta Kiwi Sunshine Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Container: tube ? $9.99 aka Plantain Lily Small to medium sized hosta with bright greenish yellow lance shaped leaves. Flowers are lavender. Plant in soil that does not completely dry out in summer and protect from slug and snail damage. Perennial.
Hosta Lemon and Lime Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Container: tube ? $9.99 aka Plantain Lily The lime green leaves of Hosta 'Lime Passion' are long and deeply veined. Full shade will help keep the margins more distinct. Hardy. Deciduous Hosta Lime Passion Current Stock Height: 0/10cm ? Container: tube ? $9.99 Stock of this item is very low. 
Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm
Grown mainly for their colourful foliage. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x 30cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 75cm x 75cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 60cm
Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 15cm x 50cm
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