Hosta Elegans
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Hosta Elegans
- One of the finest foliage plants you'll ever see, 'Elegans' is a hosta with genuine star quality. Sporting broad glaucous-green leaves up to 30cm in length, and delicate lilac-smudged, white bell blooms, this plant deserves a place in any garden.
- Suitable for growing not only in beds and borders, but also in patio pots and balcony containers, this hosta is a great option for a slightly shadier, east- or north-facing garden.
- Plant alongside ferns, heucheras and astilbes to create an enchanting woodland-style garden. 'Elegans' will also make an excellent feature plant for relaxed, Zen-style garden spaces.
- The thick nature of this variety's leaves means it sits among the more slug-resistant hostas out there (which, if you know about hostas, you know that slugs usually love 'em).
- A recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, 'Elegans' has been shown to perform particularly well in British garden trials.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Hosta 'Elegans' is fantastic for 40 cm pots, thriving in shaded, cool spots below 22°C.
How big does it get?
Hosta Elegans typically reaches a mature height of 90 cm and a spread of 120 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Hosta Elegans requires partial to full shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Hosta Elegans prefers moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, ideally keeping the root zone cool.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Hosta Elegans thrives in consistently moist soil and should be watered generously, aiming for 2 to 3 cm of water per week, especially if temperatures rise above 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Hosta Elegans generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Hosta 'Elegans' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H7, surviving temperatures below -20°C, and is hardy across all UK regions.
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