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Growing Hostas in Raised Beds?
Low Stone Wall creates a shady spot ideal for Hostas Raised beds are beds that are not at ground level and have been built to provide a...

John Plant
Feb 74 min read


Creating a Beautiful Garden: Combining Hostas with Ornamental Grasses
If you have a garden with plenty of shady areas, you no doubt have Hostas somewhere. If not, why not? Hostas are fantastic, reliable...

John Plant
Jan 315 min read


Desert Island Hostas
I have been asked by the British Hosta & Hemerocallis Society to write a piece on my favourite Hostas that I would like as my ‘Desert...

John Plant
Jan 244 min read


Growing Hostas Indoors?
On our website, one of the most common questions we get asked is, can grow I Hostas indoors? Typically, Hostas are grown outdoors in...

John Plant
Jan 174 min read


Hosta Winter Care Part Two
Sorry, no time to put your feet up - This blog is a gentle reminder and follows up last years winter care blog published in October 2024...

John Plant
Jan 105 min read


Whats's in a Name? .... How Hostas Get Their Names
I am often asked who gave a particular Hosta its name? Why is it called that? Who thinks up these names? Many Hosta varieties are named...

John Plant
Jan 34 min read


Reflecting on 2024: A Year End Review for the Blog
Welcome to the end of the year for 2024. There has been so much to talk about and discuss that we decided to start a blog at the...

John Plant
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Christmas Greetings to my Hosta loving Blog Readers
We've boxed our last Hosta order before Christmas. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support, and to...

John Plant
Dec 20, 20241 min read


What is Hosta Crown Rot Disease?
Crown rot is a disease caused by a soil-borne fungus that can survive in the soil indefinitely. This fungal disease is often favoured by...

John Plant
Dec 13, 20244 min read


Did You Know ..... Hostas Have Eyes?
Sometimes when there is a description of a Hosta having two or three or more eyes, it refers to the number of shoots that are coming from...

John Plant
Dec 6, 20244 min read


AHGA 2025 Hosta of The Year ... The fabulous Hosta Skywriter
Dan Wols of Illinois masters everything he sets his mind to, and hybridising hostas is no exception! His garden is a treasure chest of...

John Plant
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Glossary Of Hosta Terms
When reading about plants, and in particular, Hostas, you will see the odd word that you may not have seen before. You think, “why can’t...

John Plant
Nov 15, 20243 min read


The Art of Curating: A Closer Look at Our Special Collection Hostas
What is a Special Collection? Among the numerous Hostas varieties we offer, some truly shine above the rest, earning them a place in our...

John Plant
Nov 8, 20244 min read


Bringing you the widest choice of Hostas .... for the 2025 season.
Rewela Hostas is a small family run nursery & website based in the heart of Yorkshire, that have a passion for Hostas. We pride ourselves...

John Plant
Nov 1, 20243 min read


How to Care for Your Hostas Over Winter
The summer has gone, autumn is well under way. Some of the Hostas are still showing their autumn colour, but in general most have already...

John Plant
Oct 25, 20245 min read


Leaf Mould for your Hostas
Leaf mould, also known as leaf mulch, is a form of compost made entirely from tree leaves, usually deciduous trees. Those that shed their...

John Plant
Oct 18, 20245 min read


Possible Labels for Your Hostas?
All good gardeners know how important it is to label your plants, and how frustrating it is when you don’t. It’s amazing how quickly you...

John Plant
Oct 11, 20245 min read


2024. ...Too Wet, Too Cold, Too Hot & Too Windy for Hostas? "It’s been a funny old year"
Here in North Yorkshire, 2024 was undoubtedly, a very strange year as far as the weather is concerned. Which means a strange year for the...

John Plant
Oct 4, 20244 min read


Growing Hostas From Seed
Typically Hosta plants are multiplied by splitting the whole plant into more, smaller plants, but you can grow Hostas from seed. It’s...

John Plant
Sep 27, 20246 min read


Hostas That Cope with Dry Shady Conditions..Typically Under Tree Cover
Dry shade can be the result of several different situations. It could be an area of your garden that can’t be reached with a garden hose,...

John Plant
Sep 20, 20244 min read
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