Hosta

New Zealand’s Best Hosta Plants

Adding colourful perennials to your garden delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They are visual plants that add impact to a space
• They attract birds and bees
• Street appeal can be greatly enhanced
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come

We have the largest variety of Plantain Lily plants and the right one for your space. Our Hostas have been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We grow and stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them locally, and from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Hostas, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Common questions about growing Hostas

1. How do you grow hostas in New Zealand?

To grow Hostas, here are a few tips:

1. Choose a planting site that is in partial shade to full shade. Hostas can tolerate some morning sun, but they will need protection from the bright, afternoon sun.
2. Prepare the soil by adding compost or other organic matter. Hostas prefer well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
3. Plant the hostas in spring or autumn and space them according to their mature size.
4. Water them regularly, especially during summer.
5. Fertilise them in spring and early summer with a balanced fertiliser.
6. Mulch around the plants to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

2. What is the fastest growing Hosta?

The fastest growing Hosta is “Sum and Substance”. It has thick, blue-green leaves that can grow up to 45 cm long and 30 cm wide. It is a vigorous grower and can quickly form large clumps. It is most suited to shady areas of the garden.

3. Do Hostas multiply every year?

Hostas are rhizomatous plants, which means that they spread by underground stems called rhizomes. These rhizomes enable the plants grow as a spreading clump. The rate at which they multiply depends on the variety of Hosta, the growing conditions, and the age of the plant. “Sum and Substance” is known for its fast growth and rapid spreading. Other varieties such as 'Halcyon', are slower growers.