A vigorous clump-forming perennial to 25cm high, with thick, cupped, heart-shaped yellow-green leaves with a narrow blue-green margin. Produces loose clusters of bell-shaped pale purple flowers on tall, upright stems in summer
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, in a shady spot away from direct sun; leaf colour will be greener in deeper shade. Provide shelter from cold, drying winds, and mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagate by division in early spring or late summer
No pruning required
May be susceptible to slugs and snails, though the thicker leaves of this cultivar may be more resistant than others. Container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil
May be susceptible to virus diseases