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Hosta sieboldiana Elegans / 3L
Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'
Confirmed format: 3 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Huge, puckered, glaucous blue-grey leaves
- Pale lilac or white summer flowers in July and August
- Slow-growing, clump-forming herbaceous perennial
- Ideal for shade gardens, woodland borders and containers
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Overview
Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans' is a magnificent, slow-growing herbaceous perennial celebrated for its striking foliage and statuesque presence in the garden. It forms a dense, clumping rosette of huge, heavily corrugated, glaucous blue-grey leaves that offer exceptional texture and colour from spring through autumn. In mid-summer, tall stems rise above the foliage mound, bearing funnel-shaped pale lilac to white flowers in July and August. As an esteemed recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this classic plantain lily brings elegance and architectural form to shady borders, woodland gardens and patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Stunning, heavily puckered blue-grey foliage that creates a bold architectural statement in shaded areas.
- Reliable performer in north, east or west-facing aspects where many other plants struggle.
- Supplied in a generous 3L pot, ready to establish quickly in your garden.
- Brings delicate pale lilac or white summer flowers that contrast beautifully with the rich foliage.
- Low-maintenance perennial with an easy-going nature.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Plantain lily |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Blue, green and multicolour |
| Flower Colour | White, violet and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | July to August |
| Growth Habit | Clumping and rosette-forming |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Position | Partial shade or shade |
| Soil Texture | Loam and clay |
| Soil pH | Acid to neutral |
| Drainage | Well-drained or moisture-retentive |
| Moisture | Moist or consistently moist |
| Mature Height | 50–100 cm |
| Mature Spread | 100–150 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 (Tolerates temperatures below −20°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position & Light | Plant in partial shade or full shade in a sheltered spot. Ideal for north, east or west-facing aspects. |
|---|---|
| Soil Requirements | Suited to loam or clay soils with an acid to neutral pH, ensuring the soil remains moist and well-drained. |
| Watering | Requires high moisture levels. Keep the soil consistently moist, watering regularly during dry periods. |
| Pruning & Care | Cut back faded foliage in October or November as the plant dies back for winter. Deadheading is optional. |
Perfect For
- Shade gardens and woodland plantings
- Middle of garden borders
- Cottage garden schemes
- Groundcover in damp, shaded spots
- Large patio containers
Good to Know
- Holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
- Wildlife value includes supporting pollinators during its summer flowering period.
- Foliage turns an attractive yellow shade in autumn before dying back for the winter months.
- Please note that Hosta plants are toxic if ingested and are toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Product Information
| Product Title | Hosta sieboldiana Elegans / 3L |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans' |
| Confirmed Format | 3L pot |
| Category | Outdoor Perennial |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Shade
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 80cm wide
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