Most gardens have areas that the majority of plants would hate to live in. Too shaded, too damp, too dry, these difficult conditions are not a problem for hostas. Hosta fortunei ' Aureomarginata' has ridged green leaves edged in yellow. It's quick-growing clump-forming habit will make easy to maintain ground cover. During summer there is the added attraction of 36cm (3') tall spikes of pretty bell shaped flowers making hostas a cheerful choice for shady borders.

Height: 55cm (22). Spread: 100cm (39)

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Damp, dry or shaded areas are not the ideal place for a great many plants but Hostas are the ideal solution. They are easy to grow & will provide ground cover in the shaded border or you can make a feature of them in a container if you have areas of the patio that don't catch the sun. Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans is clump forming & has strong blue-green foliage with deep ridges that give texture to the display & during the summer months you can expect stems of pale lilac flowers too. The Giant Blue Hosta is a worthy RHS Award of Garden Merit holder & is the perfect plant for moist, damp, dark borders or difficult, dry shady borders..

Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 120cm (48).

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Damp, dry or shaded areas are not the ideal place for a great many plants but Hostas are the ideal solution. They are easy to grow & will provide ground cover in the shaded border or you can make a feature of them in a container if you have areas of the patio that don't catch the sun. Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans is clump forming & has strong blue-green foliage with deep ridges that give texture to the display & during the summer months you can expect stems of pale lilac flowers too. The Giant Blue Hosta is a worthy RHS Award of Garden Merit holder & is the perfect plant for moist, damp, dark borders or difficult, dry shady borders..

Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 120cm (48).

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Damp, dry or shaded areas are not the ideal place for a great many plants but Hostas are the ideal solution. They are easy to grow & will provide ground cover in the shaded border or you can make a feature of them in a container if you have areas of the patio that don't catch the sun. Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans is clump forming & has strong blue-green foliage with deep ridges that give texture to the display & during the summer months you can expect stems of pale lilac flowers too. The Giant Blue Hosta is a worthy RHS Award of Garden Merit holder & is the perfect plant for moist, damp, dark borders or difficult, dry shady borders..

Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 120cm (48).

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Another RHS Award of Golden Merit holder, this Hosta has grand blue-green foliage which spreads widely over the ground. ...

Another RHS Award of Golden Merit holder, this Hosta has grand blue-green foliage which spreads widely over the ground. ...

Hosta undulata var. undulata or ' Mediovariegata' is an RHS AGM winning hardy perennial that strikes a rare balance between flowers & foliage. In July & August, its lavender-blue, funnel-shaped blooms look stunning on their tall stems, particularly when the plant is featured in a patio container or at the front of a border. However, the leaves over which they tower are equally attractive, with a creamy-white centre & an unusual, twisted growth habit. This foliage also provides good groundcover in cottage & woodland gardens. Indeed, to achieve the brightest colours, a shady setting with plenty of trees is an ideal setting for this understated Plantain Lily.

Height: 45cm (1'6). Spread: 45cm (1'6).

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Hosta undulata var. undulata or ' Mediovariegata' is an RHS AGM winning hardy perennial that strikes a rare balance between flowers & foliage. In July & August, its lavender-blue, funnel-shaped blooms look stunning on their tall stems, particularly when the plant is featured in a patio container or at the front of a border. However, the leaves over which they tower are equally attractive, with a creamy-white centre & an unusual, twisted growth habit. This foliage also provides good groundcover in cottage & woodland gardens. Indeed, to achieve the brightest colours, a shady setting with plenty of trees is an ideal setting for this understated Plantain Lily.

Height: 45cm (1'6). Spread: 45cm (1'6).

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Hosta undulata var. undulata or ' Mediovariegata' is an RHS AGM winning hardy perennial that strikes a rare balance between flowers & foliage. In July & August, its lavender-blue, funnel-shaped blooms look stunning on their tall stems, particularly when the plant is featured in a patio container or at the front of a border. However, the leaves over which they tower are equally attractive, with a creamy-white centre & an unusual, twisted growth habit. This foliage also provides good groundcover in cottage & woodland gardens. Indeed, to achieve the brightest colours, a shady setting with plenty of trees is an ideal setting for this understated Plantain Lily.

Height: 45cm (1'6). Spread: 45cm (1'6).

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Hosta undulata var. undulata bears its funnel shaped, lavender blue flowers on tall spikes above neat clumps of foliage. The oval, bright green leaves have attractive creamy white centres a curious twisted growth habit that gives them a fascinating appearance. This RHS AGM variety makes a fabulous addition to borders, woodland gardens & patio containers, producing the best colour in a shady position. Supplied as bare roots. Height & spread: 45cm &40;18&34;&41;. Culinary information: The best part to use is the hoston, the rolled up leaf as it emerges in the spring. Cooking depends on the size of the hostons, small ones can be fried for a few minutes, going well in stir fries. Thicker ones are better boiled & used as a vegetable. For more details about edible flowers click here. ...