Hosta Golden Tiara

Hostas are perennial herbaceous plants with deciduous foliage that reproduce from rhizomes and stolons. They differ in size, texture, and colour. Originally from East Asia, they were first brought back from Japan and then from Korea. These Liliaceae can also be found in northern China and eastern Siberia. They are also commonly called Plantain Lily because of their foliage.
Perfect shade plants, they are grown for their highly decorative basal foliage. The leaves of Hosta Golden Tiara are heart-shaped, deeply veined, and measure an average of 10 cm (4in). The light green leaves edged with gold are very specific to this family. This variety spreads up to 60 cm (24in) in width, making it excellent groundcover. From July to August, a series of long stalks, towering above the leafy clump, bear a terminal cluster of lilac flowers streaked with mauve that are slightly pendulous and measure 3 to 5 cm (1 to 2in). Despite their resemblance to lily flowers, they are completely scentless. Hostas prefer rich loamy soils, even heavy and clay ones, as long as they remain slightly moist. If they are happy, they will remain in place for years without requiring special care.

Pair them with the gold of Geranium phaeum Margaret Wilson, with wild garlic, with the old rose of Digitalis mertonensis, or with the purple fronds of the Athyrium niponicum Pictum fern. All are very effective as slug repellents. Lobelia speciosa Russian Princess and the familiar silver Brunnera macrophylla Mr Morse of the undergrowth will be excellent companions. Also consider Heucheras and their wonderful range of colours, or the delicate fairy flowers (Epimediums). You will enhance the shaded and slightly damp areas of the garden.  Hostas also thrive in pots, which should be placed in partial shade and watered regularly.
Important to know: the lighter the leaves of hostas, the less they dislike sunlight. Dark leaves, especially blue ones, are more sensitive to heat and lose the waxy film responsible for their colour. A few hours of sun per day, even partial, are more than enough for these shade plants. In fact, without a minimum of sun, they will not bloom, depriving yourself of magnificent flowers.