Hosta collection
hosta collection
- 1 × collection | 3 bare roots
- £15.96 £19.95 £5.32 each
- In stock (delivery within 3-4 working days)
- 2 + 1 FREE collections | 9 bare roots
- £31.92 £39.90 £3.55 each
- In stock (delivery within 3-4 working days)
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- Bulbs (only) £4.99
- Position: partial or full shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: July to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Add striking texture and bold colour to your garden with this wonderfulcollection of hostas, featuring heart-shaped and textured leaves in shades ofcreamy-yellow variegation, grey-blue, and olive-green splashed with marginalwhite. Perfect for partially shaded borders or woodland edges, these hardyplants thrive in moist, well-drained soil and offer season-long interest withwith stunning foliage and delicate summer flowers.
In each collection you will receive 3 bare root hosta plants -one of each of the following:
Hosta fortunei var. albopicta:Slender, heart-shaped, creamy-yellow leaves with dark green margins andspikes of funnel-shaped, mauve summer flowers. The margins of thisvigorous, yellow-leaved hosta gradually fade to mid-green. Best in fullsun with shade at midday and protection from cold winds, it makes agreat groundcover plant for a moist, well-drained border.Grows to 90cm.
Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans: Huge, sculptural, corrugated grey-blue leaves are topped with spikes of trumpet-shaped flowers of the palest lilac in July and August. When the plant has finished flowering, the seed pods split into tiny, star-like segments. The strikingleaves of this plantain lily make a dramatic full stop at a woodland edge, where they contrast beautifully with ferns and other foliage plants. Once established, its layers of leaves will suppress weeds, too.Grows to 100cm.
Hosta 'Francee' (fortunei):A smart hosta, with heart-shaped, olive-green, puckered leaves beautifully offset by neat white margins. Spikes of trumpet-shaped, lavender-blue flowers appearin July and August and, provided they are protected from slug and snail damage,the leaves retain their freshness until the end of September. This pretty plantain makes a statement on its own in a large container, or try it as a bright full stop in a shady area under deciduous trees.Grows to 55cm.
Hostas thrive in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, ideally witha pH between 5.5 and 7.5. While they can tolerate partial shade, dappledsunlight is optimal for maintaining vibrant, healthy foliage. To ensure optimalgrowth, water your hostas regularly, especially during dry periods. A thicklayer of mulch applied in spring or autumn will help retain moisture, suppressweeds and enrich the soil.
Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them.Additionally, elevating your hostas in pots with gravel-topped soil can deterthese pests.
To prevent the spread of diseases, clean up any fallen leaves and debris inlate autumn. This simple practice can significantly reduce the risk of fungalinfections and pest infestations.
Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them.Additionally, elevating your hostas in pots with gravel-topped soil can deterthese pests.
To prevent the spread of diseases, clean up any fallen leaves and debris inlate autumn. This simple practice can significantly reduce the risk of fungalinfections and pest infestations.
