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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Hosta 'Dinky Donna' has grey-green leaves with an irregular yellow-green centre. Lavender flowers appear on tall stems in July. It's perfect for growing in a shady border, and is particularly suitable for growing in pots.

For best results grow Hosta 'Dinky Donna' in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, ideally with a little morning sun as this improves the leaf colour. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost, and protect plants from slugs and snails.

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Hosta ‘Dinky donna’ and wildlife

Hosta ‘Dinky donna’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Hosta ‘Dinky donna’ poisonous?

Hosta ‘Dinky donna’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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