Hosta 'Voices in the Wind' (Shadowland Series) (PBR)
plantain lily
Elegantly ruffled and distinctly variegated, this sophisticated shade perennial bears blue-green, wedge-shaped leaves adorned with dramatic, creamy-yellow margins that ripple...
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Plant description
Elegantly ruffled and distinctly variegated, this sophisticated shade perennial bears blue-green, wedge-shaped leaves adorned with dramatic, creamy-yellow margins that ripple throughout their 30cm (12in) length. ‘Voices in the Wind’ forms a lush mound, perfectly complemented by tall scapes bearing pale lavender flowers in mid to late summer, and thrives in urban environments, tolerating air pollution while filling a unique niche in shady borders and pots, or edges where fading bulbs present opportunities for the luxuriant foliage of this most beautiful hosta.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade / shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Hosta Voices in the Wind (Shadowland Series) (PBR):
You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Add a generous mulch of about 5-10cm (2-4in) deep of garden compost or leaf mould around the plant. Spraying the leaves regularly with a high nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season will also help to boost leaf size. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward off slugs, or simply stick to a container.
Water your hostas well as soon as you plant them and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disastrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface.
Water your hostas well as soon as you plant them and from then on water regularly during their first growing season. Give them a water about once or twice a week around the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Little and often can be disastrous as it encourages the plant to produce roots closer to the surface.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
