As it grows, this Hosta embarks on a true pilgrimage. The plantain lilys variegated foliage is quick to clump once planted. Whats more, the leaves golden margins change colour, fading to white as summer approaches. July sees another transformation as violet flowers emerge on stems of up to 20cm &40;8&34;&41;. The plant is a hardy perennial, so can be expected to die down during the winter months ready to begin its journey again the next spring. These qualities make the Hosta Pilgrim a characterful addition to shady borders. Alternatively, its compact nature makes it an equally excellent choice for moist containers.

Height: 20cm &40;8&34;&41;; Spread: 53cm &40;19&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.

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Hostas are well known for being the ideal plant for growing in damp shady areas, so why not have one that will brighten up the area with its outstanding blooms. ...

Hostas are well known for being the ideal plant for growing in damp shady areas, so why not have one that will brighten up the area with its outstanding blooms. ...

Beat the slugs & snails with this specially selected collection of slug resistant Hostas! The thick, glaucous foliage of these handsome varieties is less likely to be nibbled than many cultivars. These hardy perennials are ideal for shaded borders or containers. Perfect for creating ground cover in woodland gardens, or on the outskirts of ponds & boggy areas. Supplied as bareroot plants. Collection comprises 1 each of: Hosta ? Halcyon?
- Dense clumps of grey-green flowers, topped with lavender flower spikes in late summer. Height & spread: 50cm (20). Hosta ? Blue Mouse Ears?
- Charmingly compact, with rounded blue-green foliage & lavender-pink blooms. Height & spread: 30cm (12). Hosta ? First Frost?
- Handsome, variegated foliage with a broad gold edge that remains attractive until the first frosts.

Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 90cm (36).




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Beat the slugs & snails with this specially selected collection of slug resistant Hostas! The thick, glaucous foliage of these handsome varieties is less likely to be nibbled than many cultivars. These hardy perennials are ideal for shaded borders or containers. Perfect for creating ground cover in woodland gardens, or on the outskirts of ponds & boggy areas. Supplied as bareroot plants. Collection comprises 1 each of: Hosta ? Halcyon?
- Dense clumps of grey-green flowers, topped with lavender flower spikes in late summer. Height & spread: 50cm (20). Hosta ? Blue Mouse Ears?
- Charmingly compact, with rounded blue-green foliage & lavender-pink blooms. Height & spread: 30cm (12). Hosta ? First Frost?
- Handsome, variegated foliage with a broad gold edge that remains attractive until the first frosts.

Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 90cm (36).




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A Hosta as sweet as So Sweet is hard to imagine&33; The foliage of this plantain lily is heart&45;shaped & each leaf has a wonderful golden yellow margin that gradually turns to white as the season progresses from spring into summer. This hardy perennial looks great when planted in groups in borders & it also goes well in a rock garden & even in containers. Voted Hosta of the Year in America back in 1996, Hosta So Sweet is a medium&45;sized variety that produces fragrant white flowers in summer. It appreciates a moist, humus&45;rich soil & some feed between March & June. This is a Hosta that can tolerate full sun & also grows well in partial shade.

Height: 35cm; &40;12&34;&41; Spread: 55cm &40;110&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.

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A Hosta as sweet as So Sweet is hard to imagine&33; The foliage of this plantain lily is heart&45;shaped & each leaf has a wonderful golden yellow margin that gradually turns to white as the season progresses from spring into summer. This hardy perennial looks great when planted in groups in borders & it also goes well in a rock garden & even in containers. Voted Hosta of the Year in America back in 1996, Hosta So Sweet is a medium&45;sized variety that produces fragrant white flowers in summer. It appreciates a moist, humus&45;rich soil & some feed between March & June. This is a Hosta that can tolerate full sun & also grows well in partial shade.

Height: 35cm; &40;12&34;&41; Spread: 55cm &40;110&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.

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Hosta ' Sum & Substance' is a great plantain lily that has been awarded the coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM). This bold & beautiful Hosta has huge, deeply corrugated deep green leaves which make a good backdrop for tall stems bearing pale lilac flowers which appear in July. This is the Hosta for a shady courtyard or border, where it makes a bold statement. It looks good with ferns & provides really effective ground cover in areas where many other plants prefer not to grow. Give it shade & moist conditions & it will reward you with lush foliage which looks as good in large pots as it does in the border. ' Sum & Substance' will tolerate some sun, but give the foliage shade during the hottest part of the day & shelter it from cold winds. ...

Hosta ' Sum & Substance' is a great plantain lily that has been awarded the coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM). This bold & beautiful Hosta has huge, deeply corrugated deep green leaves which make a good backdrop for tall stems bearing pale lilac flowers which appear in July. This is the Hosta for a shady courtyard or border, where it makes a bold statement. It looks good with ferns & provides really effective ground cover in areas where many other plants prefer not to grow. Give it shade & moist conditions & it will reward you with lush foliage which looks as good in large pots as it does in the border. ' Sum & Substance' will tolerate some sun, but give the foliage shade during the hottest part of the day & shelter it from cold winds. ...

Hosta Sum & Substance is a great plantain lily that has been awarded the coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit &40;AGM&41;. This bold & beautiful Hosta has huge, deeply corrugated deep green leaves which make a good backdrop for tall stems bearing pale lilac flowers which appear in July. This is the Hosta for a shady courtyard or border, where it makes a bold statement. It looks good with ferns & provides really effective ground cover in areas where many other plants prefer not to grow. Give it shade & moist conditions & it will reward you with lush foliage which looks as good in large pots as it does in the border. Sum & Substance will tolerate some sun, but give the foliage shade during the hottest part of the day & shelter it from cold winds.

Height: 75cm &40;26&34;&41;. Spread: 1.2m &40;3 11&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.

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