Grey-green in colour, and splashed with wide margins of pale gold, the neat oval leaves of Hosta 'Carnival' look superb all through the growing season, forming a large, spreading clump as the plant matures. Unlike many Hostas, this variety has the advantage of slug-resistant leaves. In June and July this Plantain Lily produces lavender-coloured flowers. Although, like most Hostas, it prefers shady conditions, Hosta 'Carnival' will tolerate sunshine. Height: 45cm (1'6). Spread: 1m (3'3).
Hosta 'Minuteman' well deserves its popularity as it quickly grows to form a dense clump of large, cup-shaped leaves, bottle green in colour, deeply veined, and splashed with margins of creamy-white. The attractive foliage contrasts well with the pretty, lilac flowers which are borne on tall stately stems throughout July. This Plantain Lily holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and it is a good, reliable performer, providing ground cover in moist, shady borders. It looks great among woodland planting and at pond edges. Height: 55cm (1'10). Spread: 1m (3'3).
Here's an amazing plant that can transform a damp, shady, neglected corner of the garden with its great beauty. 'Great' is an appropriate description as this is the largest of all the blue Hostas. It will slowly grow to form enormous clumps with grey-blue leaves up to 40cm (1'4) long. In early summer it produces white flowers on erect stems which grow up to 1m (3'3) high. Hosta 'Blue Angel' holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its excellent garden performance. Plantain Lilies prefer moist soil and a shady location. Height: 90cm (3'0). Spread: 1.2m (4'0).
Hostas are well known for being the ideal plant for growing in damp shady areas, so why not have one that will brighten up the area with its outstanding blooms.
Hostas offer a wide range of leaf shapes, textures and forms, all topped off with a display of summer flower spikes. These resilient, easy to grow, hardy perennials will reward you with fresh colourful foliage each spring, lasting right through to autumn. Our Hardy Hosta Collection will make a statement in beds, borders and containers, or create contrast against the flowering plants in your displays.Your collection will include: Hosta 'Francee', 'September Sun', 'Marmalade on Toast', 'Brim Cup' and 'Frances Williams'.Plant up your bare roots on arrival, so they establish ready to produce a fantastic display.
Beat the slugs and snails with this specially selected collection of slug resistant Hostas! The thick, glaucous foliage of these handsome varieties is less likely to be nibbled than many cultivars. These hardy perennials are ideal for shaded borders or containers. Perfect for creating ground cover in woodland gardens, or on the outskirts of ponds and boggy areas. Supplied as bareroot plants. Collection comprises 1 each of:Hosta ?Halcyon? - Dense clumps of grey-green flowers, topped with lavender flower spikes in late summer. Height and spread: 50cm (20). Hosta ?Blue Mouse Ears? - Charmingly compact, with rounded blue-green foliage and lavender-pink blooms. Height and spread: 30cm (12). Hosta ?First Frost? - Handsome, variegated foliage with a broad gold edge that remains attractive until the first frosts. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 90cm (36).
With heart-shaped leaves of chalky-blue this Hosta creates a fine structural shape beside a pond or in a shady border. Planted in moist conditions, this low growing beauty will spread to form dense ground cover. In July and August, as its name suggests, Hosta 'Fragrant Blue' produces sweetly scented mauve flowers on stems which rise above the clump of foliage. This Plantain Lily is a good choice for the front of a shady border or a woodland setting. Height: 50cm (1'8). Spread: 1m (3'3).
This vigorous hosta is one of the most striking cultivars with its white-margined foliage. Throughout mid-summer spikes of trumpet-like lavender-coloured flowers appear. Ideally suited to lightly-shaded locations around the garden and moist soil, it makes useful ground cover, however protect from slugs to maintain a good-looking plant. Ht. 60cm, spread 1m. Supplied as a mature plant in a 2 litre pot.
Most gardens have areas that the majority of plants would hate to live in. Too shaded, too damp, too dry, these difficult conditions are not a problem for hostas. Hosta fortunei 'Aureomarginata' has ridged green leaves edged in yellow. It's quick-growing clump-forming habit will make easy to maintain ground cover. During summer there is the added attraction of 36cm (3') tall spikes of pretty bell shaped flowers making hostas a cheerful choice for shady borders. Height: 55cm (22). Spread: 100cm (39)