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Hosta 'Hands Up'

Hosta 'Hands Up'

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Plantain lilyPerennialFamily: Hostaceae

Height: 40cmSpread: 60cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Golden

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full 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 'Hands Up' is an unusual hosta, bearing upright, twisted and slender foliage, with wide yellow margins. Large lavender flowers appear on tall stems in July. It's perfect for growing in a shady border or growing as a focal point in its own right in a container.

For best results grow Hosta 'Hands Up' 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 ‘Hands up’ and wildlife

Hosta ‘Hands up’ 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 ‘Hands up’ poisonous?

Hosta ‘Hands up’ 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