{"product_id":"hosta-yellow-river","title":"Hosta 'Yellow River'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Yellow River'\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most striking of the giant \u003cstrong\u003eplantain lilies\u003c\/strong\u003e, throws up a towering mound of large, heart-shaped green leaves edged with a broad, glowing creamy-yellow margin. Where most hostas stay neat and low, this is a real statement plant, reaching close to a metre tall and spreading almost two metres across, making it a magnificent centrepiece for a shady corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully hardy right across the UK (RHS H7), it is a deciduous perennial that dies back each autumn and bursts up again every spring, growing bigger and better year on year. Slim upright stems carry bell-shaped lavender flowers through summer, a welcome bonus above that bold foliage. Because it disappears over winter, pair it with evergreens for year-round 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. A perfect pick from our \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 giant, reaching 80-100cm tall and 1.8-2m 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\u003eGive it room to show off in a woodland scheme or at the back of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e, where its sheer scale earns its keep. It also makes a superb large container specimen from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e range, and the summer flowers draw in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. For a contrasting hosta nearby, 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":58089271230847,"sku":"HOSTYELL11","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/yellowriver.jpg?v=1785938812","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/hosta-yellow-river","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}