{"product_id":"hosta-happy-dayz-2-litre","title":"Hosta happy Dayz \/ 2L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHosta happy Dayz \/ 2L\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHosta 'Happy Dayz'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Litre Pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Striking variegated foliage • Brightens shaded gardens • Soft lavender summer flowers • Excellent for containers • Compact clump-forming habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Happy Dayz' is grown for its eye-catching foliage, bringing bold colour and texture to shaded gardens throughout the growing season. Its broad leaves feature bright golden-yellow centres surrounded by wide blue-green margins, creating a vibrant contrast that lights up woodland planting, shaded borders and patio containers. In summer, elegant stems of soft lavender flowers rise above the foliage, adding a delicate seasonal display without distracting from the dramatic leaves below. Its neat, clump-forming habit makes it easy to combine with ferns, Heucheras, Brunneras and other shade-loving perennials, providing reliable structure and colour from spring until autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistinctive variegated foliage provides lasting colour through the growing season, while bright leaf centres help illuminate partially shaded planting areas. Its compact habit is ideal for borders, woodland gardens and decorative containers. In summer, soft lavender flowers add a graceful display above the leaves, pairing beautifully with other shade-loving perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHosta 'Happy Dayz'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlantain Lily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden-yellow centres with broad blue-green margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft lavender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 35–45cm (60–70cm in flower)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 60–75cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact, clump-forming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRHS H7 (below −20°C).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrow in partial or full shade where the foliage is protected from the hottest afternoon sun. Dappled shade helps maintain the richest leaf colour while reducing the risk of leaf scorch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes, particularly during dry spells. Container-grown Hostas will need more frequent watering than those planted in the ground, but avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant in fertile, humus-rich soil that retains moisture while draining freely. Incorporating organic matter before planting helps improve both moisture retention and soil structure, especially in lighter soils.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove faded flower stems once flowering has finished and tidy away damaged or tired leaves as they age. Fresh foliage will emerge each spring after the plant's winter dormancy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderplanting trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage-focused planting schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe bold variegated foliage provides interest for much longer than the flowers alone, making 'Happy Dayz' a valuable plant for adding colour and texture to shaded parts of the garden throughout the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied in a 2-litre nursery pot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImages show representative mature plants and are intended as a guide. 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