Full Shade
Easy care
Light watering
Tender
H7-H2
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
60cm | Max | 90cm |
20cm | Min | 40cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Hosta 'Halcyon' Overview
Hosta 'Halcyon' is a mound forming deciduous perennial that remains compact. It produces sturdy blue green leaves and in summer erect stems with pale lavender flowers. It has been awarded an RHS AGM for its reliability and is more slug resistant than other cultivars.
Common problems with Hosta 'Halcyon'
How to harvest Hosta 'Halcyon'
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Hosta 'Halcyon'
Division
Divide clumps every 4 or 5 years in late summer or early spring. Ensure each section has 1 to 3 good buds and trim away damaged roots. Replant at their original depth in the ground with the shoots just poking through the soil. Water and apply a granular feed.
Seed
Seed raised plants very rarely come true to type (except H.ventricosa).
Special features of Hosta 'Halcyon'
Attractive leaves
Ground cover
Other uses of Hosta 'Halcyon'
A perfect plant for growing containers in shady corners of urban courtyard gardens. This plant helps to create a lush looking environment especially when used as ground cover and underplanting in garden borders.