Fragrant Bouquet– large Hosta growing to 22″ tall and 48″ wide that has apple green foliage with wide cream margins and fragrant white flowers in late summer. American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year 1998. ( Buy it here*.) 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. Another variety that is worth a mention is ‘Amalia’, as this large variety has bright yellow leaves and a wonderful green rippled pie crust margin.” Hosta sieboldiana‘Frances Williams’– large Hosta growing up to 24″ tall and 60″ wide with large blue-green leaves variegated with irregular greenish-yellow margins. ( Buy it here*). Well, that’s it for my favorite Hosta varieties. Hopefully, you’ve found some that you want for your garden! Other Hosta Information You Might Like

Creeping Jenny is easy to grow and care for and is a great choice for a wildlife-friendly garden. 15) Monk’s Hood The size of the GIANT in your garden will depend on how much light it gets, how much water it has, and how good the soil is. Hosta ‘First Blush’ has to be mentioned, as this variety has a stunning red colour up the stem and through the leaf and is a very interesting new hosta. Halycon hosta is a classic blue green variety. It features large ribbed leaves that are a dusty blueish green variety. This is a great choice for a shadier part of the garden, it likes morning sun, but will not tolerate the hot afternoon sun. The lavender flowers provide great contrast against the blue foliage (of course if it’s only foliage you’re after, just snip the flowers off). Mouse Ears Mouse ears is a smaller variety that can fit into smaller spaces. If you notice damage to the plant’s leaves in the form of brown or yellow spots, carefully cut them off.This perennial bulb produces gorgeous drooping flowers in the winter months that can help liven up your displays whilst your Plantain Lilies are dormant.

White Feather Hosta is a stunning plant in the shade garden. Pair it with other interesting perennials such as Ostrich Fern, Astilbe, and Japanese Anemone. Pests affecting White Feather hosta So, if flowering isn’t crucial to you, don’t think about winter hardiness when selecting a variety. If powdery mildew or rust does appear, it can be treated with a fungicide. Be sure to follow the directions on the label carefully.The foliage will remain through spring, summer and autumn, and in summer, the plants will also boast their spikes of funnel-shaped flowers, which are a lavender blue hue. 14) H.‘Regal Splendor’ 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. Thriving in partial shade, forget-me-nots prefer the same conditions as hosta plants and will add some complementary colour with their dainty blue flowers.

When planting, you want to ensure that the plants have enough space to grow without having to replant or divide them. Avoid planting variegated hostas in full sun as this will cause burns. The white tissue of variegated hostas is very easily damaged by the sun, so they should only receive mild sun in the morning. Sagae – giant Hosta that grows to 31″ tall and 70″ wide with spectacular large blue-green leaves that have a creamy white edge. American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year 2000. ( Find it here*). With bright yellow flowers appearing in the summer, creeping Jenny is a great colourful addition to any garden display and will look lovely next to hostas.

Hosta undulata ‘Mediovariegata’– medium-sized Hosta that grows to 18″ tall and 36″ wide with beautiful two-toned green leaves and a bright white stripe down the middle ( Buy it here*)