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Hosta 'Pilgrim'

Plantain Lily

Hardy Perennial

FROM £14.99

A characterful addition to shady borders

Variegated foliage, purple flowers

An excellent choice for moist containers

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As it grows, this Hosta embarks on a true pilgrimage. The plantain lily's variegated foliage is quick to clump once planted. What's more, the leaves' golden margins change colour, fading to white as summer approaches. July sees another transformation as purple flowers emerge on stems of up to 20cm (8"). The plant is a hardy perennial, so can be expected to die down during the winter months ready to begin its journey again the next spring. These qualities make the Hosta 'Pilgrim' a characterful addition to shady borders. Alternatively, its compact nature makes it an equally excellent choice for moist containers. Height: 20cm (8"); Spread: 53cm (1'9").

Culinary information: The best part to use is the hoston, the rolled up leaf as it emerges in the spring. Cooking depends on the size of the hostons, small ones can be fried for a few minutes, going well in stir fries. Thicker ones are better boiled and used as a vegetable. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Plant Size Height Up to 20cm (8in)
Spread Up to 53cm (21in)

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
2 x 2 Litre Potted Plants (V63565P)
1 x 2 Litre Potted Plant (62231)

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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