Hosta 'Pilgrim'
Compact and shade-loving
Grown by Jack
Hereford
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Hosta 'Pilgrim'
- This bright, variegated Hosta boasts textured, oval matt green leaves with a narrow, creamy yellow margin. Bell-shaped pale purple flowers emerge on long slender stems in summer
- Flowers throughout June and July
- A full hardy, shade-loving perennial which can be grown in a mixed border or shown off in patio pots
- Grows to around 20cm
- Hosta's low, spreading habit makes it an ideal groundcover plant
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Hosta 'Pilgrim' is fantastic for 30 cm pots in the shade, keeping its roots cool below 20°C.
How big does it get?
Hosta 'Pilgrim' typically reaches a mature height of 30 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Hosta 'Pilgrim' requires partial to full shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Hosta 'Pilgrim' prefers moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, ideally keeping the root zone cool.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Hosta 'Pilgrim' 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 'Pilgrim' 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 'Pilgrim' 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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