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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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aka Plantain Lily

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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aka Plantain Lily

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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aka Plantain Lily

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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aka Plantain Lily

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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aka Plantain Lily

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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aka Plantain lily

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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aka Plantain Lily

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.

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aka Plantain Lily

Light up a shady corner with this attractive Hosta that that creamy yellow leaves with green margins. Stems of pale lavender flowers in summer. Quickly forms a robust clump of foliage and just gets better with age. Prefers rich moist soil. Perennial.

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.

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aka Plantain Lily

This award winning Hosta has broad heart shaped leaves approximately 10cm long that come in tones of green outlined with golden yellow. Forms a bold clump. Stems of mauve bell shaped blooms in early summer. Plant in a semi-shaded spot in nice rich moist soil. Perennial. RHS AGM.

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.