Hosta 'White Feather'
"Plantain lily"
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Description
Hosta 'White Feather' is unlike any other. A dramatic clump-forming hardy perennial, it grows to about 35cm in height. In spring, its leaves unfurl into a mass of bright, cream-white. Then, as the season progresses, the white foliage increasingly turns green, with the colour changing first at the leaf veins, then spreading outwards. One of the undulata species of Hosta, with attractive wavy-edged leaves, the foliage of 'White Feather' is further characterised by being matt on the upper surface, and glossy on the underside. The overall effect is highly attractive, unusual, and a wonderful talking point. And, as if this is not enough, Hosta 'White Feather' produces lovely lavender-purple in mid-summer
Plantain lily 'White Feather' has a compact habit, and is perfect for growing in patio containers, or at the front of a shady herbaceous border. It will grow best in a moist soil, and will benefit from a yearly mulch of well-rotted manure, leafmould or compost.
The Hosta genus was named by Austrian botanist Leopold Trattinnick in 1812, in honour of Nicholas Thomas Host, a Croatian botanist.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Hosta 'White Feather' (_undulata_)
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Flower colour
Lavender purple
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Plant size
1
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
7 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Cream, white
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Habit
Clump-forming
Upright -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Partial shade
Dappled shade
Full shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Ground cover
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Hosta 'White Feather' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Plantain lily" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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