Hosta 'Velvet Moon'
Brightens up any shady spot
Grown by Jack
Hereford
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Hosta 'Velvet Moon'
- Yellow and green leaves with a blue-green streak down the middle and loose clusters of soft purple bell-shaped flowers on slender, upright stems
- Summer flowering throughout July and August
- A fully hardy and shade tolerant perennial plant which grows up to 40cm high and is easy to care for, with no pruning required
- Hostas will grow in any light conditions but do best in partial shade - this makes them the ideal choice for underplanting trees or brightening up a shady spot in the garden
- Makes a striking feature in a patio pot
- Comes back bigger and stronger every year
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Hosta 'Velvet Moon' is excellent for large 40 cm pots in the shade, keeping its roots cool below 20°C.
How big does it get?
Hosta 'Velvet Moon' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 100 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Hosta 'Velvet Moon' requires partial to full shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Hosta 'Velvet Moon' prefers moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, ideally keeping the root zone cool.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Hosta 'Velvet Moon' 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 'Velvet Moon' 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 'Velvet Moon' 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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