{"product_id":"hosta-twilight","title":"Hosta 'Twilight'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Twilight'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most eye-catching gold-edged \u003cstrong\u003eplantain lilies\u003c\/strong\u003e, a member of the Fortunei group prized for its thick, glossy dark green leaves framed by a wide, bright gold to yellow margin that softens to cream as the season goes on. The heavy substance of the foliage gives it real presence in a shady border and, as a bonus, makes it noticeably more slug resistant than thinner-leaved hostas.\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, bulking up into a handsome clump. Tall upright stems of funnel-shaped lavender flowers appear through summer. As it disappears over winter, combine 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, ideal for a north or east-facing border. 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 50-60cm tall and 70-80cm 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 vivid margins light up a woodland scheme or the front of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e, and the compact, well-behaved clump makes a superb container specimen from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e range. The summer flowers are a magnet for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. For a giant hosta to plant behind it, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hosta-yellow-river\"\u003eHosta 'Yellow River'\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":58089290858879,"sku":"HOSTTWIL11","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/twilight.jpg?v=1785938969","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/hosta-twilight","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}