Hosta Django

The Hosta 'Django' is a medium to large variety that stands out with its predominantly yellow leaves, adorned with a thin but beautifully undulating green border. In summer, the plant is adorned with a flowering spike of lavender bells. An ideal perennial to brighten up shaded or semi-shaded areas of the garden or terrace.

The Hosta or Funkia 'Django' is derived from the 'Ruffed Up' cultivar. It is a deciduous and very hardy perennial, with above-ground growth emerging from the ground in spring. It belongs to the asparagus family. The plant, which grows quite slowly but has a good lifespan, reaches approximately 55 cm (22in) in height and 70 cm (28in) in width. It develops elongated oval leaves with cordate bases, tapering to a point. The leaf blade is marked by 6 pairs of deep veins. From the heart of its variegated foliage, tall flower stalks emerge in July-August, reaching about 65 cm (26in) in height, bearing racemes of bell-shaped flowers in light lavender, which are not fragrant.

Combine hostas with each other, marry them with ferns, seal of solomon, and other low-growing ground cover perennials such as bugleweeds, wood geraniums, and dead nettles. They are all highly effective as slug repellents. The familiar silver Brunnera macrophylla 'Mr Morse' of the undergrowth will be excellent company. Also consider Heucheras and their fantastic range of colors, or the delicate flowers of fairy bells (Epimediumss). 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 that should be placed in partial shade and watered regularly. Hostas pair wonderfully with spring bulbs, hiding their absence during summer under their generous foliage! Around a pond, plant them with knotweeds, sedges, and astilbes. The blue-toned foliage blends perfectly with the red and purple foliage of Japanese maples.

Important: Most species found in Western gardens have been introduced from Japan. Hostas are edible and are commonly consumed in Japan, where they are called "urui".