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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Hostas are popular, shade-loving plants, grown mainly for their beautiful foliage, although most varieties also have pretty, tubular flowers. Hosta leaves come in a wide range of shapes, colors, sizes, and textures, so there's a huge choice to suit you and your garden.

Hosta 'Halcyon' is one of the best blue-leaved hostas. It has medium, glaucous blue leaves that are lance-shaped when young, becoming to heart-shaped when mature. In summer, the foliage is complemented by the bell-shaped, greyish-lavender flowers.

For best results, grow in partial shade, ideally with some morning sun to bring out the colour of the leaves. Hosta 'Halcyon' thrives in rich, moist soil with plenty of organic matter added to the soil before planting. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Hosta ‘Halcyon’ and wildlife

Hosta ‘Halcyon’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Hosta ‘Halcyon’ poisonous?

Hosta ‘Halcyon’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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