Hosta Canadian Blue | 9cm Pot

Lush leaves turn bluish as they age. Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: July to August Hardiness: fully hardy When grown in a partially shaded spot, the large, blue-flushed green leaves of this hosta will often take on a richer blue sheen as they mature. It makes a sublime partner for ferns in a woodland setting, but it also looks great at the edges of a pond. In smaller or courtyard gardens, it will flourish in a pot on the patio – provided it is kept well fed and watered. Garden care: You’ll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward off slugs. Or simply stick to planting it in a container. Water your hosta well as soon as you plant it and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disastrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface in a desperate quest for moisture.