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Hosta Silly String is a striking and distinctive variety, known for its rippling blue-green foliage that brings dynamic texture and movement to shady spaces. This compact hosta features long, narrow leaves with wavy edges, creating an elegant, flowing effect. In summer, tall spikes of soft purple flowers emerge, perfectly complementing the foliage. Ideal for planting in borders or containers, Hosta Silly String adds a beautiful contrast when paired with broader-leaved hostas or delicate ferns, enhancing the overall texture and colour of your garden. For a stunning duo, combine it with its golden-leaved counterpart, Hosta Party Streamers. Height and spread: 30cm (12in). A distinctive dwarf variety with long, wavy, blue-green leaves that bring texture and movement to shade. Grow Hosta plants in sun or dappled shade, on rich, moist, well-drained soil. Plants can grow well in a sunny border, but will need to be kept reliably moist. Plants may perform better on slightly acid soils. Before planting, work some fresh compost or general fertiliser into the top 20cm of the soil. Alternatively plant Hostas in patio containers in soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3.
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