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Captain Kirk is a stunning hosta displaying a wide 5cm green margin on gold centres - impressive. The colour holds well and it is a robust full bodied hosta of medium size with pale lavender blooms in late spring. Deciduous perennial

Named after a Star Trek character

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Light green oval shaped leaves with a dash of pretty cream on the margin which adds a bright contrast in a shaded position. Prefers dappled light and moist soil. Deciduous. Purple flowers held above the foliage.

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A really neat perennial that is grown for its exciting foliage that appears like magic in the spring. Grown in dappled light with good rich soil that is moist. White or mauve spires of bell like flowers will appear in the spring. Deciduous perennial.

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Be prepared to be seriously wowed by this very large, lush Hosta. The huge emerald green leaves are of good substance and eventually form a significant clump. White blooms in late spring. Give this one room to grow as it will only get better with age. Best in semi-shade. Deciduous perennial. PVR.

Empress Wu is named after the only female Empress of China.

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Firn Line is a gorgeously striking hosta with blue, thick, heart-shaped leaves accented with wide, creamy margin that matures to pure white. Pale lavender flowers appear early summer. Plant in a shady spot in nice rich moist soil for best results. Perennial.

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This pretty hosta has upright heart-shaped blue-green leaves with margins that are initially golden but gradually mature to creamy white. Lavender flowers in Summer. Like other hostas in a blue tone First Frost is quite slug resistant.

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A tidy mound of bold green leaves with a narrow white margin. Vigorous grower. Lavender flowers. Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse. Deciduous perennial.

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Frances Williams is best in well drained soil and light shade with some morning sun. Giant, blue-green leaves have very wide, chartreuse to yellow margins which become wider as the plant matures. Leaves are corrugated and slug resistant. White flowers midsummer on tall spikes. Deciduous perennial

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Leaves with a white line between yellow centre and blue edge. Full Monty is a large Hosta with lavender flowers that grows in half shade/shade. Hostas perform best when grown in moist soil with protection from afternoon sun. Clumps will become more dramatic each growing season. Deciduous perennial.

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Heart shaped golden foliage with hints of lime form a neat, tidy clump that will light up a shady part of the garden. In late spring-summer stems of mauve flowers rise above the foliage. More sun-tolerant than many Hostas but will probably still do best in the shade. Perennial.