Hosta Tardiana Halcyon - common name
Hosta
A member of
the Asparagaceae family, this clump forming perennial has smooth, veined,
blue-grey leaves, with lilac grey bell shaped flowers in dense racemes in July
and August.
Requires
partial shade in a fertile, moist and well drained soil in a sheltered position
and also requires protection from slugs.
Plant in a large container to make a bold
statement in a shady part of the patio.
Acer palmatum ‘Suminagashi’
A member of
the Sapindaceae family, this stunning Japanese Acer has deeply divided foliage
with serrated edges, the purple red spring foliage darkens to deep magenta in
summer, then turns crimson in autumn.
Prefers a
sheltered position in partial shade in acid-neutral soil.
Plant in a
container to make a strong architectural focal point.
The colour of
the Acer foliage makes a fantastic contrast with the blue-green foliage of the
Hosta; this combination could also be successfully utilized as temporary infill
in bare patches in the border between spring and summer flowering
perennials.
