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 & 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 Hosta ' Great Expectations' eventually becomes an attractive, reasonably slug resistant addition to sunny or partially shady borders.

Height: 70cm (2'3); Spread: 1.2m (4'0).

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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 & 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 Hosta ' Great Expectations' eventually becomes an attractive, reasonably slug resistant addition to sunny or partially shady borders.

Height: 70cm (2'3); Spread: 1.2m (4'0).

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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 & 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 Hosta ' Great Expectations' eventually becomes an attractive, reasonably slug resistant addition to sunny or partially shady borders.

Height: 70cm (2'3); Spread: 1.2m (4'0).

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

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

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

This variety of Plantain Lily is extremely deserving of the Award of Garden Merit (AGM) it has been given by the RHS. The green centres of its leaves are framed by cream margins, making for a dramatic contrast throughout the season. If the hardy perennial's foliage isn't enough to satisfy your desire for colour, then you only have to wait until July for pretty, lilac flowers to appear. These blooms will thrive in moist, shady borders or woodl&, making Hosta ' Minuteman' a practical, as well as a pretty, choice.

Height: 55cm (1'10); Spread: 100cm (3'3).

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This variety of Plantain Lily is extremely deserving of the Award of Garden Merit (AGM) it has been given by the RHS. The green centres of its leaves are framed by cream margins, making for a dramatic contrast throughout the season. If the hardy perennial's foliage isn't enough to satisfy your desire for colour, then you only have to wait until July for pretty, lilac flowers to appear. These blooms will thrive in moist, shady borders or woodl&, making Hosta ' Minuteman' a practical, as well as a pretty, choice.

Height: 55cm (1'10); Spread: 100cm (3'3).

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This variety of Plantain Lily is extremely deserving of the Award of Garden Merit (AGM) it has been given by the RHS. The green centres of its leaves are framed by cream margins, making for a dramatic contrast throughout the season. If the hardy perennial's foliage isn't enough to satisfy your desire for colour, then you only have to wait until July for pretty, lilac flowers to appear. These blooms will thrive in moist, shady borders or woodl&, making Hosta ' Minuteman' a practical, as well as a pretty, choice.

Height: 55cm (1'10); Spread: 100cm (3'3).

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Brighten up a dark corner of the garden with the bold, variegated foliage of Hosta ? Patriot? This RHS AGM variety boasts broad, olive green leaves with an irregular white margin that reflects light into shaded borders. ...