HOSTA HALCYON
CATEGORY |
PLANTAIN LILY |
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BLOOMS |
EARLY SUMMER-LATE SUMMER |
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HEIGHT |
40-50 CM |
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
“Hosta Halcyon” Plantain Lily Is A Clump Forming, Shade Tolerant, Herbaceous Perennial That Is Primarily Grown For Its Ornamental Foliage. It Produces A Neat Clump Of Small Heart-Shaped, Waxy Leaves Of Slate-Blue. In Midsummer, Upright, Sturdy Stems Of Bell-Shaped, Lavender Flowers Appear.
The Genus Originates From Asia And Is Comprised Of Approximately 40 Species. Hosta Is A Clump Forming Herbaceous Ornamental Grown Mostly For Its Attractive Foliage.
“Hosta Halcyon” Has Received The Royal Horticultural Society’s Award Of Garden Merit (Agm) Which Is For Plants Of Outstanding Excellence.
Overall, Hostas Grow Best In Partially Shaded Sites And Tolerate A Wide Range Of Soil Types. Hostas Have Average Water Needs, But Prefer Even Moisture, Hot And Dry. Hostas Display Their Displeasure With Margin And Tip-Burns On The Leaves. Best Uses For Hostas Are In Shaded Perennial Gardens Or Massed As A Groundcover. “Halcyon’s” Slate-Blue Foliage Brightens Up Shady Areas Of The Garden.