Hosta August Moon

The Hosta August Moon is a medium variety with pale green foliage with golden accents and a delicate lilac-blue bloom.

Hostas are herbaceous perennial plants from the Liliaceae family, originating from East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, etc.). They are also commonly called Funkia or Plantain Lily due to their ambiguous leaves. They are cultivated for their decorative deciduous foliage.

The pale green leaves with golden accents of Hosta August Moon are heart-shaped and deeply veined. This variety spreads up to 90 cm (35.4 in) in width, making it an imposing perennial. From July to August, long flowering spikes with slightly pendulous purple flowers measuring 2 to 3 cm (1.2 in) bloom above the foliage. Despite their resemblance to lily flowers, they are not fragrant. Hostas prefer rich loamy soils, even heavy and clay ones, as long as they remain slightly moist. If they are happy, they will remain in place for years without requiring special care.

Pair them with the gold of Geranium phaeum Margaret Wilson, with Wild Garlic, with the old pink of Digitalis mertonensis, or with the purple fronds of the Athyrium niponicum Pictum fern. All are very effective as slug repellents. The Lobelia speciosa Russian Princess and the silver-leaved Brunnera macrophylla Mr Morse, which are found in woodland areas, will be excellent companions. Also consider the Heucheras and their fantastic range of colours, or the delicate flowers of the fairy bells (Epimediums). This will enhance the shaded and slightly moist parts of the garden, creating a pleasant haven of freshness for the summer.

Hostas also thrive in pots, which should be placed in semi-shade and watered regularly.

Did you know: Hostas are less sensitive to sunlight if they have lighter leaves. However, dark leaves, particularly blue ones, are more vulnerable to sunlight, and heat can make them lose the waxy film responsible for their colour. These plants prefer semi-shade to full shade and only need a few hours of partial sun each day to thrive. In fact, they will even flower with a minimum amount of sunlight. So, it would be a shame to miss out on their beautiful flowers. The key is to find a balance between light and darkness that works well for them.