{"product_id":"hosta-catherine","title":"Hosta 'Catherine'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Catherine'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful blue-leaved \u003cstrong\u003eplantain lily\u003c\/strong\u003e, its pointed, blue-green leaves marked by a bright chartreuse streak flaring up the centre that becomes creamier with age. The leaves are thick and waxy, which not only gives them their lovely blue bloom but also makes this one of the more slug-resistant hostas, an easy and rewarding choice for a shady spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully hardy right across the UK (RHS H7), it is a deciduous perennial that dies back each autumn and reshoots reliably every spring. Upright spikes of bell-shaped, pale lavender flowers appear in late summer. As it disappears over winter, pair it with evergreens for structure and see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics: what to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide for seasonal timings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial to full shade. Deeper shade keeps the blue colouring at its best, making it one of our finest \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eplants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, humus-rich soil that stays moist but well-drained; enrich with leaf mould or garden compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a medium hosta, reaching 30-40cm tall and 50-60cm across in time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully hardy to below -20C, no winter protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cool blue foliage is a wonderful foil in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e and it grows just as happily in a container from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e range. The late-summer flowers draw in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. For a contrasting gold-edged hosta, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hosta-twilight\"\u003eHosta 'Twilight'\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e collection, every plant is nursery-grown, carefully selected for a strong crown and healthy roots, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"11cm \/ 0.75L","offer_id":58089356099967,"sku":"HOSTCATH11","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/catherine.jpg?v=1785938248","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/hosta-catherine","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}