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We added a simple 16ft x 12ft canopy, made from four jump poles set into the ground with Postcrete and topped with a £40 sail from Amazon. We built raised beds from sleepers, filled them with my homemade compost, topped up with a little bought-in compost, and created a shaded area for my hostas beneath the canopy. I also added trellis to the back of the beds to provide extra shade. The whole area has become such a welcoming and peaceful space.

We are so lucky to live and run our Hosta business from the Heart of Yorkshire. We are based in the small village of Skewsby, just on the edge of the Howardian Hills.

Guacamole is a sport of Hosta Fragrant Bouquet and carries the same fragrant flower. It is a large Hosta with striking variegated leaves that are Avocado green in the centre and darker green margins.

One of the many wonderful attributes of the Hosta is often overlooked or ignored. That is the leaf surface.........In particular, shiny leaved Hostas.

We need to be extra vigilant in a prolonged hot & sunny spell. It’s not just the watering that needs to change; it’s also the pots & containers position that needs consideration. Pots should be moved to a good shaded are, at least for the time being. Less direct sun on the pots, the less evaporation happens. Provide more shade with other larger plants, or an umbrella or shade sail.

We are delighted to have a guest blog from Pat Hutchinson. A confirmed Hosta lover of many years. Pat and her family own Yorke House & White Rose Cottage. An award-winning English country garden in the heart of Nidderdale. The garden has a series of distinct areas flowing through two acres of ornamental garden. Colour-themed borders of herbaceous perennials, roses and shrubs. Natural pond and stream with delightful waterside plantings. Plus of course a very large collection

January Should be a month of rest for Hosta growers with very little that has to be done. Hostas are dormant and fast asleep. Here’s some things to think about.

The flowers are part of the life cycle of the Hosta and should be enjoyed. Whilst they are not primarily grown for their flowers, their blooms attract certain pollinators. Hostas produce bell-shaped flowers that bloom in summer and provide nectar for both bees & butterflies. Bees are highly attracted to purple & lavender, and the bees can be seen in abundance during the flowering season.

Your Hosta has a natural shape for weed suppression. Consider the mature size of a clump of leafy Hosta planted alongside another, not just a Hosta, but completely covering the soil beneath, preventing weed germination. The weed seedling will always be here but are being denied the essential materials for them to successfully germinate.

The first bit of advice would be to keep your miniatures in containers & not to plant in open ground. At least until they are well established. Miniatures refers to the ultimate size of the Hostas which also means that the root structure is also very small.

Fasciation usually becomes more prevalent when the Spring weather can’t make up its mind what to do. We have had unseasonably cold weather, followed by a prolonged period of extremely warm weather. Followed by heavy overnight frosts. It’s no wonder the Hostas are confused. It is felt that these rapid shifts in temperatures shock the plants biological clock as it tries to emerge.

Plant Passports may sound like a drole subject for a blog, but there is a reason for having them and we feel the need to let you know why we participate. We are more than happy to be a part of legislation that protects the UK’s plant population.

So often there is an issue when choosing which Hosta to go with another Hosta or plant based on its leaf colour, or even texture contrast. Will they go together? Will they look good? Can you get it wrong? What about the other plants that aren’t Hostas. Will they go?

we are very proud to celebrate our 5th anniversary. It only seems like yesterday, but we have made great progress in the business. Indeed, this is a passionate hobby turned into a thriving business.

Sun or shade for your Hostas?

Here is an Hosta inspired idea for parents and grand parents. Why not build your own Fairy Garden together. Share your passion for Hostas with the next generation by using many of the really lovely miniature Hostas with other tiny plants to create a magical place for youngsters to enjoy?

Making the correct choice on the Hosta, that you put in your garden is important. Get it wrong and you will be disappointed. Your decision will be based on what type of garden you have. What you have growing there and how much sun or shade you have. It will also depend on the size of your plot and what is in it.

Today’s blog is a subject that comes up time after time and therefore needs addressing. Hybridisers are looking to introduce new Hostas varieties every year. A firm favourite with collectors are red stemmed Hostas with a variety of leaf colours, and strengths of red in both the leaf stems

Dividing is done for many reasons, The most important is the health of the Hosta. dividing will invigorate the clump and it will be healthier for years to come. You may simply want to increase your stock or pass on to close friends.

igns of Spring are all around us now. Snowdrops are over, Daffodils and Aconites are still hanging on, and we are patiently waiting for our overwintering Hostas to show their lovely pips. Soil temperatures are staring to warm up, and some of our Hostas have started to burst through the soil surface, others are still thinking about it.