The large heart-shaped leaves on this herbaceous perennial are a glossy greyish-green, with deeply incised veins and pale yellow variegation along the edges. With blue hooded blooms that grow on erect stems up to 1.5m tall, Monk’s Hood is definitely a statement plant for your garden displays.

John Plant from Rewela Hostas, Barry Ankney from The American Hosta Society and Ollie Walker from Sienna Hostas all agree that heucheras are one of the best companion plants for hostas. Another hosta with leaves that stand out very well in lower light areas, ‘Summer Music’ has leaves that are light green on the sides with central markings that start out pale green and change to a purer white as the leaves mature. June– medium-sized Hosta growing to 16″ tall and 37″ wide with gorgeous multi-toned chartreuse and green leaves that are also slug-resistant. American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year 2001. ( Buy it here*) Hostas can be excellent choices, often ideal for the shady spots in your garden you might otherwise fail to fill. June– medium sized Hosta growing to 16″ tall and 37″ wide with gorgeous multi-toned chartreuse and green leaves that are also slug-resistant. American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year 2001. ( Buy it here*)A tetraploid mutation of the Stained Glass Hosta, the Cathedral Windows are much sturdier and vigorous than its sister variety. This plant produces beautiful golden yellow leaves with wide dark green margins all around the edges. 59. Sugar and Spice fast-growing-trees Smaller in size, the Maui Buttercups is a compact plant and loved by many home gardeners. 37. Mini Skirt provenwinners This perennial bulb produces gorgeous drooping flowers in the winter months that can help liven up your displays whilst your Plantain Lilies are dormant.

Good standard varieties like Hosta ‘Liberty’ are up there with varieties like Hosta ‘June’, as they are always reliable, great to look at and easy to grow.” H. ‘Liberty’ Sun Mouse– miniature Hosta growing to 6″ tall and 12″ wide with bright yellow, rounded leaves that can take more sun than most Hostas ( Buy it here*) Mary Jane Duford is a passionate gardener and well-acclaimed authority in the world of horticulture. As a certified Master Gardener and Permaculture Garden Designer with over a decade of hands-on experience, she has honed her skills to cultivate a deeper understanding of the natural world around us. Beyond her gardening prowess, Mary Jane holds a distinct edge as a Professional Engineer, an expertise that often intertwines with her gardening methodologies, bringing a unique perspective to her readers.

Commonly grown in wildflower meadows or cottage garden planting schemes, grape hyacinths are perennials that can be grown in partial shade and can provide a burst of blue colour in the spring when planted next to hostas. Hostas are hardy perennials that require almost no special attention and are perfect for a garden that doesn’t get too much sun. Reliable and easy to grow, hostas are long-lived—and may even outlive the gardener! Learn more about how to grow and care forhostas. AboutHostas Hostas, contrary to popular belief, do not like fresh manure! You might not see the plant after winter if you don’t feed them. The easiest way to water these hostas is with a drip irrigation system. Fertilizing White Feather hosta Hostas prefer soil that is well-draining and fertile (amend the soil with compost or rotted manure if your soil is poor). They do not like to sit in wet soil, so plant in a raised area or where the soil doesn’t stay saturated (especially in winter). Ideally, the soil should have a pH between slightly acidic and neutral (6.5 to 7.0), although hostas are forgiving in thisregard. When to PlantHostas