Hosta (3L POT)

Hosta ‘Halcyon’ is a deciduous, clump-forming perennial with thick textured blue leaves which become heart shaped when mature. It has spikes of lavender-grey, bell-shaped flowers from mid-late summer.

Why we love it:

• Hosta ‘Halcyon’ is one of the best blue-leaved hostas and this lovely colour is really good for softening hard landscaping
• It will thrive at the front of a shady border, sheltered from cold, drying winds
• The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

What you need to know:

• Plant Type: Deciduous, clump-forming, hardy perennial
• Flowers: Bell-shaped, lavender-grey flower spikes July and August
• Height: 0.1-0.5m (4-20’’)
• Spread: 0.5-1m (20’’-3’)
• Position: Partial shade
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, loam, clay

Caring for your plant:

• Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them
• Propagate by division in late summer or early spring
• No pruning required
  TypeHosta
  Soil TypeMoisture-Retentive
  Sun LevelPart Shade
  PositionBorders
  Flowering MonthAugust