Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans

Plantain Lily

Hardy Perennial

FROM £9.99

Striking blue-green foliage

Low maintenance

Edible young spring leaves

Eye catching grand foliage

Ground cover for shady borders

Easy to grow

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Another RHS Award of Golden Merit holder, this Hosta has grand blue-green foliage which spreads widely over the ground. The foliage is almost architectural in its grandeur, perfect for large borders or corners which get plenty of shade. In the summer between June and July pale lilac bell-shaped flowers grow up tall above the foliage. Hosta’s are known for being edible, the Japanese are particular lovers of this leaf, ideally harvest in the spring when the leaves are young. They can be used in salads or popular fried with a little butter! In the winter it will become dormant and any dead foliage should be removed. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 120cm (48").

Plant Size Height Up to 100cm (39in)
Spread Up to 120cm (48in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Ideal For low maintenance gardenpatiowildlife gardenscottage gardenswater gardenwoodland garden

Position In sun or semi shadedappled shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
3 Bare Root Plants (KC2054)
1 Bare Root Plant (KB4271)
1 x 2 Litre Potted Plant (KC2460)
1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (57849)
2 hosta plants in 3 litre pots (T57850P)

When growing Hostas, choose a position in partial or dappled shade on fertile, moist, well drained soil. Add plenty of well rotted manure to improve heavy clay or light sandy soils. Alternatively plant Hostas in patio containers in soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3.

In autumn, remove old foliage and apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant. Lift and divide Hosta plants in autumn every third year to maintain their vigour.

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