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| Hosta | Common name; Plantain Lily |
A Hardy herbaceous / ground covering perennial that is suitable for shady borders, woodland, and waterside situations.
They come in various colours as can be seen here
Variegated plants retain their colour better when grown in partial shade.
Yellow leafed varieties need dappled shade i.e. they require some sunshine, full sun may scorch the leaves.
Most varieties grow to around 300mm (12") high and 600mm (24") spread (although there are exception), the non-descript flowers appear in late summer.
Leave undisturbed for years.
Week 15; divide and replant the crowns as growth begins, planting the divisions immediately.
Week 35; Plant out 450mm (18") apart in sun or partial shade in well-drained moisture retentive soil that has been enriched with leaf mould, or well-rotted compost.
Alternatively, grow in 200-250mm (8"-10") diameter pots filled with a potting compost to the equivalent of Ji3
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