Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans

Description: Continues to be a popular Hosta with large blue deeply veined leaves which look, and are particularly tough.  Excellent for additional texture in any border but especially in a moist foliage or stream garden.  The very large bluey leaves are the main focus of the plant thought flower spikes of soft mauve can also be seen in summer.

Uses: Good in containers as well as woodland, stream and mixed borders.

Climate/Position: Avoid a sunny spot as they will burn and dry out. moist shaded site prefered.

Height/Spread: 50cm x 50cm

Soil Requirements: Well drained but moisture retentive soil.

Pruning: Cut back flower stalks after flowering.  Leaves will die back in winter and will need removal.

Special Requirements: Be aware of slug damage so use one of the many anti slug remedies.  Growing in pots does reduce damage.

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