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Hosta 'Hadspen Heron'

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A compact perennial to around 20cm high, forming a mound of narrowly oval-shaped, thick blue-green leaves with deeply impressed veins. Loose clusters of white flowers are borne on upright stems in summer

Scientific classification

Species: Hosta 'Hadspen Heron' (Hosta 'Hadspen Heron')
Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of Hosta 'Hadspen Heron'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Hosta 'Hadspen Heron'

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Hosta 'Hadspen Heron' care guide

Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather

Fertilizing

Balanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

Growing

Grow in a shady spot in fertile soil that does not dry out, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails, though these thicker-leaved blue cultivars are more resistant than others. Container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil

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