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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.
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*) They’re easy to grow and they thrive in the shade. ( You can find out more about growing Hostas HERE.)Good standard varieties like Hosta ‘Liberty’ are up there with varieties like Hosta ‘June’, as they are always reliable, great to look at and easy to grow.” H. ‘Liberty’ This plant thrives in full shade but is also tolerant of some sunshine too, so makes a great companion plant for your hostas – wherever they are growing in your garden. 3) Common Dogwood Cornus alba (the variety pictured above) also makes for an excellent complementary plant – as you can see, the foliage bears similar colours to that of many hosta varieties. Of all the shady characters I’d be happy to have in my garden, the lovely, leafy hostas (more commonly known as plantain lilies) surely are at the top of the list. Originally, hostas come from China, Korea and Japan (where they are known as giboshi). In their natural homes they flourish in dappled shade and rich, moist soil. They were first introduced to Europe about 260 years ago, and became an instant hit thanks to the luxuriant nature of their leaves, and the delicacy and fragrance of their lily-like flowers!
June– medium-sized Hosta growing to 16″ tall and 37″ wide with gorgeous multi-toned chartreuse and green leaves that are also slug-resistant. American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year 2001. ( Buy it here*) The most common diseases affecting White Feather Hostas are powdery mildew and rust. These diseases are caused by fungi that thrive in humid conditions. 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 Americana– This is another variety that sports heart shaped leaves. Each individual leaf is mostly a waxy green in color with a narrow, frosting white center.Watering is one of the most important aspects of plant care, and it’s also one of the most common mistakes gardeners make. Heart-shaped leaves of a bright, vivid, yellowy-green colour set this hosta apart from many others.
The easiest way to water these hostas is with a drip irrigation system. Fertilizing White Feather hostaThough mainly known for their attractive foliage, the plants also produce lovely flowers from early summer to early fall in pink, lavender, light blue, or white. Hummingbirds and other pollinators love the flowers, and the flowers may even be fragrant, depending on thevariety. This stunning hosta grows up to 3-5 feet in height and 6-7 feet in width in its natural habitat. With completely white blooms, this plant adorns a dome-shaped mound with blue-green leaves. 33. June Forget-me-nots are cottage garden favourites and are beloved by gardeners in the UK because of their low-maintenance nature once planted.
With arching stems that reach up to 1.5m in height that bear white flowers, Cohosh Bugbane is another green choice for bees and other pollinators. Hostas are native to Japan, Korea and China, so they like dappled shade from small trees such as acers. However, remember to water more often if they are in close proximity to large trees and shrubs.” Some have very fragrant flowers, many will attract hummingbirds, and most have gorgeous leaves that will add color to your garden from spring to fall.Since hostas die down in winter we under-plant with whatever will give winter and spring colour,” explains Sue Proctor, the owner of Sue Proctor Plants, a specialist Hosta nursery. If flowering isn’t such a big deal for regular hostas, the Blue Mammoth hosta is fantastic during summer.
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