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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, colours, sizes, and textures, so there's a huge choice to suit you and your garden.
Hosta undulata var. undulata has pretty, variegated leaves with a narrow, cream-coloured centre and a broad green margin.
For best results, grow in part shade in rich, moist soil and add plenty of organic matter to the soil before planting. Mulch annually with well-rotted compost or horse manure. Take precautions against slugs and snails, such as regular evening patrols, wildlife-friendly slug pellets and beer traps.
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Hosta ‘Undulata’ and wildlife
Hosta ‘Undulata’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
