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Introducing...
Hosta
Common name: Plantain lily
Among the best of all foliage plants (summer flowers are a bonus), hostas vary from large plants to more diminutive types that are suitable for rock gardens. All thrive in shade and make good container plants. They have a reputation for being loved by slugs and snails, so choose your hosta carefully to minimise the holes or consider controlling these pests.
Growing guide
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How to grow hostas
All the information you’ll need to grow & care for hostas in your garden.
Hostas we recommend
Hosta 'Orange Marmalade' (v)
plantain lily 'Orange Marmalade'
- 0.1–0.5 metres
- 0.5–1 metres
Hosta (Tardiana Group) 'Halcyon'
plantain lily 'Halcyon'
- 0.1–0.5 metres
- 0.5–1 metres
Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans
giant blue hosta
- 0.5–1 metres
- 0.5–1 metres
Hosta 'Orange Marmalade' (v)
plantain lily 'Orange Marmalade'
- 0.1–0.5 metres
- 0.5–1 metres
Hosta (Tardiana Group) 'Halcyon'
plantain lily 'Halcyon'
- 0.1–0.5 metres
- 0.5–1 metres
Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans
giant blue hosta
- 0.5–1 metres
- 0.5–1 metres
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Useful advice
Perennials: dividing
Shade planting: annuals, bulbs and perennials
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Slugs and snails
Snails
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