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Hosta 'Siberian Tiger ('Amime Tachi')'
hosta 'Siberian Tiger'
Valued for its eye-catching foliage, Hosta ‘Siberian Tiger’ has glossy green leaves, boldly streaked with yellow, giving a distinctive tiger-stripe...
9cm pot
available to order from autumn
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available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Valued for its eye-catching foliage, Hosta ‘Siberian Tiger’ has glossy green leaves, boldly streaked with yellow, giving a distinctive tiger-stripe effect. This small to medium sized perennial produces pale lavender flowers in summer, and thrives in shade to partial shade in moist, fertile soil, making it an excellent choice for borders, containers, and woodland gardens.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Hosta Siberian Tiger ('Amime Tachi'):
Hostas thrive in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, ideally with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. While they can tolerate partial shade, dappled sunlight is optimal for maintaining vibrant, healthy foliage. To ensure optimal growth, water your hostas regularly, especially during dry periods. A thick layer of mulch applied in spring or autumn will help retain moisture, suppress weeds and enrich the soil.
Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Additionally, elevating your hostas in pots with gravel-topped soil can deter these pests.
To prevent the spread of diseases, clean up any fallen leaves and debris in late autumn. This simple practice can significantly reduce the risk of fungal infections and pest infestations.
Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Additionally, elevating your hostas in pots with gravel-topped soil can deter these pests.
To prevent the spread of diseases, clean up any fallen leaves and debris in late autumn. This simple practice can significantly reduce the risk of fungal infections and pest infestations.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Simple but stylish protection
If rabbits, deer, squirrels or cats devour or scratch up your plants these wire mesh protectors will give them time to get established. The pyramid-shaped 'Rabbit Proof Cloche' and dome-shaped 'Squirrel Proof Cloche'
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