hosta plants - A Selection

Luminous, blue-green leaves splashed with lime

Hostas are a low-maintenance ground cover that can be used in shady borders or in containers on shaded patios. Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans is a clump-forming, strong-growing RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Hosta plants flourish in moist, humid, dark borders, as well as challenging, dry shady areas. The majestic blue-green leaves of the Giant Blue Hosta are ideal for the shady end of cottage garden borders. The sturdy growth hosts pale lilac, bell-shaped flowers on stalks held above the

With large, rounded, colourful leaves, Hostas are particularly hard to miss! Hosta ‘Olive Bailey Langdon’ produces blue-green leaves with thick yellow margins which add texture and colour to even the shadiest corners of the garden. Forming dense clumps of foliage, this hardy perennial is a great choice for ground cover, making a useful and attractive feature for borders and patio containers. Grow Hosta plants in sun or dappled shade, on rich, moist, well-drained soil. Plants can grow

Hostas are a low-maintenance ground cover that can be used in shady borders or in containers on shaded patios. Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans is a clump-forming, strong-growing RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Hosta plants flourish in moist, humid, dark borders, as well as challenging, dry shady areas. The majestic blue-green leaves of the Giant Blue Hosta are ideal for the shady end of cottage garden borders. The sturdy growth hosts pale lilac, bell-shaped flowers on stalks held above the

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' bears tall stems of bell-shaped, pale lilac flowers in July and August. This striking, robust perennial has earned an RHS AGM and is well-liked. It's ideal for a moist, shady spot where it can stand out as a specimen plant. This popular hosta has huge, heart-shaped yellow foliage that can grow up to 50cm (20) long. With age, the massive leaves become gently wrinkled, resulting in a gently ribbed texture. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 120cm (48).

Hosta 'Francee' is a hardy, weather-resistant type with a highly ribbed leaf and jagged, cream edges. This resilient plant will swiftly grow clumps of foliage that can brighten up a dark place if it is protected from slugs. This RHS Award of Garden Merit winner has lovely flower spikes that rise above the foliage in mid-summer. Hostas thrive in the shade and are ideal for borders, forest gardens, and patio pots. Height: 55cm (22). Spread: 100cm (39).

An upright ruffled leaved blue hosta shade perennial with lavender flowers

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An attractive perennial for partial shade

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is a standout variety known for its impressive size and striking foliage. Its large, heart-shaped leaves emerge a rich yellow-green, gradually deepening to chartreuse tones as they mature. The textured, puckered leaves provide a stunning contrast in shaded borders, woodland gardens or containers. During mid to late summer, tall flower scapes rise above the foliage, displaying elegant, pale lilac, bell-shaped blooms. A recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this

A distinctive dwarf variety with long, wavy, blue-green leaves that bring texture and movement to shade.

Lovely heart-shaped, creamy-yellow leaves

Charles Dickens himself would have been delighted to learn that his classic novel shares its name with this fantastic hardy perennial. Hosta 'Great Expectations' has stiff, heart shaped foliage, the variegated leaves of which consist of splashes of yellow and green. This variety of Plantain Lily is early to flower, producing bell-shaped blooms of a pure white colour in June. Like the epic journey of Dickens' protagonist, the plant's growth is slow. However, a happy ending is guaranteed when

Aptly named for its avocado green leaves, each deeply veined with a dark green margin

A unique and striking red-leaved foliage perennial hosta for light shade

Hosta 'Wide Brim' is a popular and reliable variety, awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its exceptional performance. This hardy perennial features beautifully puckered leaves with dark green centres and creamy yellow margins, bringing brightness to shaded garden spots. During July, it produces delicate, funnel-shaped lilac flowers atop tall stems, adding seasonal interest to its mounded habit. Ideal for shaded beds, borders, or patio containers, Hosta 'Wide Brim' is low maintenance and