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Hosta 'Halcyon'
Plant

Hosta 'Halcyon'

Plantain Lily

Planted in 3 show gardens on GardensDB.

3
Gardens
5
Designers
0
Studios
How to grow it

Happiest in partial shade or full shade on clay, loam or sand that is moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
0.5–1 metres Max height
0.5–1 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (not suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (not suitable)
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (not suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (not suitable)
Hardiness H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

3 gardens

  • A long timber raised border filled with multi-stem birch trees, purple and white flowers, and ornamental grasses, featuring a decorative stone object.
    Silver Gilt Medal
    360° photo available
    Between Chaos and Order
    Dan Steel
  • A serene Asian-inspired garden with a curved-roof pavilion, slatted timber walls, a composite deck, stone steps, and vibrant pink azaleas.
    Best Construction Award (Show Garden) Silver Medal
    360° tour available
    The Blessings from the Sea
    Eun Kyung Jung, Heehyeok Kang, Jaeheon Kim
  • A small show garden featuring a striking arched timber structure, a curved wooden bench with red cushions, an oval dining table with a central fire pit, and stone paving, surrounded by lush, naturalistic planting with white and purple flowers.
    Gold Medal
    The London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden
    Dave Green
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 5

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Hosta 'Halcyon', ranked by how many gardens combine them.