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Hosta 'Halcyon'

Hosta 'Halcyon'

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Plantain lilyPerennialFamily: Hostaceae

Height: 40cmSpread: 70cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Blue/Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

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

Hostas are popular, shade-loving plants, grown mainly for their beautiful foliage, although most varieties also have pretty, tubular flowers. Hosta leaves come in a wide range of shapes, colors, sizes, and textures, so there's a huge choice to suit you and your garden.

Hosta 'Halcyon' is one of the best blue-leaved hostas. It has medium, glaucous blue leaves that are lance-shaped when young, becoming to heart-shaped when mature. In summer, the foliage is complemented by the bell-shaped, greyish-lavender flowers.

For best results, grow in partial shade, ideally with some morning sun to bring out the colour of the leaves. Hosta 'Halcyon' thrives in rich, moist soil with plenty of organic matter added to the soil before planting. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Hosta ‘Halcyon’ and wildlife

Hosta ‘Halcyon’ 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 ‘Halcyon’ poisonous?

Hosta ‘Halcyon’ 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