hosta plant varieties
If you’re searching for hosta plant varieties to brighten your shade gardens in New Zealand, you’re in the right place. Hostas are celebrated for their bold foliage, reliability, and remarkable diversity—making them a favourite anchor plant for gardeners who want to add texture and colour under tree canopies or along shady border paths. With hundreds of hosta cultivars available, from miniature selections to enormous spreading types, there’s a hosta plant variety perfect for every garden design. Read on to discover some of the best hosta varieties for Kiwi landscapes, their unique attributes, and tips for growing these versatile perennial plants.
Hosta Dew Drop
Hosta Dew Drop is a miniature variety that has dark green leaves with a white edge. The foliage is complemented with lilac-coloured flowers through summer which are held neatly above the leaves. This herbaceous perennial typically grows to 15 cm tall and 20 cm wide, and in cooler climates it may die back during winter but will regrow again when conditions warm in spring. The Dew Drop Hosta is commonly planted as a groundcover, included in borders, used in tropical and cottage gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas.
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Hosta Blue Mouse Ears
Hosta Blue Mouse Ears is a miniature variety that features blue-green leaves with a powdery appearance. The foliage is complemented with lavender-coloured flowers through summer which are held neatly above the leaves. This herbaceous perennial typically grows to 20 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Hosta Blue Mouse Ears is commonly planted as a groundcover, included in borders, used in tropical and cottage gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas. A mass planting affords an impressive display.
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