Hostas

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Hosta plants produce trumpet-shaped flowers that will bloom from tall spikes in the summer and their flowers will last into frost. Planted alongside smaller blooming plant varieties, well-placed hostas can do wonders for your garden composition. Whether you're seeking a burst of color for a darkly shaded garden, or a majestic ground cover , you'll find the right hosta plants at Spring Hill. Learn more about the benefits of gardening in the shade with hostas . What are Hosta Plants? Hosta plants, sometimes called "Plantain Lilies" or gib?shi, are among the most popular and best-selling shade perennials. While hostas do sprout bell-shaped flowers, they're best loved for their stunning, wide leaves in glossy textures. These plants are extremely hardy, spread out readily, and require little maintenance. Incredibly versatile, hostas are grown in a wide range of colors, textures, and sizes–these plants truly show off how stunning foliage can be. Some of the most famous colored hostas are First Blush Hosta , Lipstick Blonde Hosta , and Autumn Frost Hosta . Browse our collection of hosta plants and add color and interest to your shaded garden. Nearly all hostas thrive in partial or full shade, although some may tolerate more sunlight. With hardiness to a wide range of zones, as well as a tolerance for heat, humidity, and even pollution, hostas are popular across the United States. The picture of lushness and lively green, these plants are the ideal solution to hard-to-grow-in shady spots. How to Plant Hostas Hosta plants make a great addition to many garden settings. These plants are usually used to brighten up shady spots in a landscape since hostas are known to be shade tolerant. Choose a location with well-draining soil and at least partial shade to ensure the success of your hostas. To plant your hostas, dig a hole in the soil and make sure the hole is as big as the plant's root ball. The hole diameter should be double the plant's root ball size, and deep enough that th