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Hosta ‘Halcyon’

Plantain Lily 'Halcyon'

Award Winner Hardiness H7

A widely admired blue hosta with smooth, spear-shaped leaves of heavy substance. The foliage holds its blue color well through the season and forms a neat, medium-sized mound, with pale lavender flowers appearing on upright stems in midsummer.

SKU: HOST-56-Y

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Plant Details

Flowering Months

January, not a flowering month
February, not a flowering month
March, not a flowering month
April, not a flowering month
May, not a flowering month
June, not a flowering month
July, flowering month
August, flowering month
September, not a flowering month
October, not a flowering month
November, not a flowering month
December, not a flowering month

Size

Max Height
0.1 m — 0.5 m
Max Spread
0.5 m — 1.0 m
Growth Habit
Grows in tight bunches from base, forming rounded groups.

Planting Position

Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
North East
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
Hardiness H7 (< −20 °C) Extremely hardy

Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Clay Loam
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable / Free draining
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Neutral

Plant Uses & Merits

Uses
  • Patios / Courtyards
  • Flower Borders
  • Edging
  • Underplanting
Merits
  • No pruning required
  • RHS | Award Of Garden Merit
Hosta ‘Halcyon’

Hosta ‘Halcyon’ Description

Hosta ‘Halcyon’ is a widely admired blue hosta valued for its smooth foliage, heavy substance, and excellent color retention. It forms a neat medium-sized mound of spear-shaped blue leaves with a calm, refined appearance and a cool tone that holds well in shade. Grown in partial shade with moist, fertile, well-drained soil, it is ideal for shaded borders, containers, woodland gardens, and combinations with gold, white-variegated, or dark green hostas. In midsummer, pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage and provide a delicate contrast to the blue leaves. For gardeners looking for a reliable medium blue hosta with elegance, good substance, and lasting color, Hosta ‘Halcyon’ is a classic and highly useful selection.