Geisha forms an upright mound of striking elongating leaves. Twisting at the tip, the glossy foliage has a yellow hue with olive-green margins. 13. Patriot Blue Angel is a great hosta to start with when planning to make a hosta grouping, start with it and then layer other smaller hostas around. This hosta is great for lower zones, some of the hostas don’t reach full potential in colder climates, this one I’ve seen grown to its full potential in zone 3. Brother Stefan Bother Stefan is a very unique looking variety, with additional texture on the leaves.

You could try underplanting your dogwood plant with hostas so they can enjoy and grow into the shade that this bushy shrub provides. 4) Garden Forget-Me-Not The leaves of this perennial herb are long and thin and produce a fresh aroma when in season. 20) Wild Daffodil 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*). Soil with a pH of 5.8 to 6.5 is ideal for growing Hostas. If your soil has a low acidity level, you can raise it by adding more organic matter.Commonly grown in wildflower meadows or cottage garden planting schemes, grape hyacinths are perennials that can be grown in partial shade and can provide a burst of blue colour in the spring when planted next to hostas.

This will encourage healthy growth and keep the hostas hydrated and lush. 10. Keep Pests Away From Your Hostas

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White Feather Hosta requires soil with good drainage to thrive. This plant is not tolerant of wet or poorly-drained soil conditions. If your soil is heavy clay, consider amending it with organic matter to improve drainage before planting. This bulbous perennial is only small, but it can add some colour to your garden beds and also grows well in shaded conditions. 23) Chinese Astilbe Mamma Mia is a stunning variety that has dark green foliage with yellow margins that turn white as the plant matures. It is perfect for edgings, groundcover and can also be grown in pots. 36. Maui Buttercups Oh the Dancing Queen reigns supreme. I love this hosta! Hosta ‘Dancing Queen’ is a large leafed hosta with deep ridges along the leaves and little wavy ruffles along its edges. The centre of the leaf is a darker green that runs through the ridges, this is a subtle detail that contours the ridges and makes them pop even more. This hosta compliments any hosta that has chartreuse in its leaves. So Sweet The so sweet cultivar is another small but beautiful variety. One of the smallest Hostas, the Blue Mouse Ears grows with round blue-green leaves and grows only up to 2-4 inches long. Because of its size, the plant is ideal for container growing as well. 19. Bridal Falls