Hosta halcyon (Plantain Lily)
Type
Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form
Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump, Architectural Form
Size
Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours
White Flowers (Summer early), Blue Foliage
Care
Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness
Frost hardy
Growth
Slow Growing Plant
Earmark this plant
Hosta halcyon cultivation notes:
Hostas thrive in humus rich fertile soils (including clay), and require plentiful moisture. Plant in semi / full shade and mulch annually / water when dry. Beware of slugs - which will decimate attractive foliage.
Plant Strengths:
Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.
Plant Weaknesses:
Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.
Design & Plant Use for Hosta halcyon:
Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
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