{"product_id":"hosta-fortunei-lets-twist-again","title":"Hosta fortunei 'Let's Twist Again'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta fortunei 'Let's Twist Again'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lively, characterful plantain lily grown for its wonderfully twisted, rippled leaves. Each green leaf is edged with a crisp white margin and swirls and folds as it matures, giving a real sense of movement. A very twisted sport of the old favourite 'Patriot', it is one of the most eye-catching hostas for a shady spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully hardy and deciduous (RHS H7), this herbaceous perennial dies back completely in late autumn and re-emerges in mid to late spring, so bare soil over winter is entirely normal. Lavender flowers rise on slender stems in summer, well liked by bees. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide explains the seasonal rhythm of hardy exotics.\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, sheltered from cold winds and hot sun. A standout among \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, moist but well-drained, at any pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a medium hosta reaching around 40-45 cm tall and 60-70 cm across.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully hardy across the UK; no winter protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe twisting, white-edged foliage brings texture to an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e and looks striking in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ea shady patio pot\u003c\/a\u003e, where the leaf shape can be enjoyed close up. Its summer flowers add it to the ranks of shade-loving \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003eplants for pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. It pairs beautifully with bolder hostas such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hosta-fortunei-ki-ren-jyaku\"\u003eHosta 'Ki Ren Jyaku'\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is nursery-grown, part of our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range, and carefully packed to arrive in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"11cm \/ 0.75L","offer_id":58089300361599,"sku":"HOSTTWIST11","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/letstwistagain.jpg?v=1785939009","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/hosta-fortunei-lets-twist-again","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}