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Hosta ‘Mediovariegata’

Wavy Plantain Lily

Award Winner Hardiness H7

A bright, old-fashioned variegated hosta with wavy green leaves and creamy white centers. It forms a lively mound that is useful for lighting up shaded positions, and in midsummer it sends up stems of lavender flowers above the foliage.
SKU: HOST-18-S
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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
0.5 m — 1.0 m
Max Spread
0.1 m — 0.5 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
  • RHS | Award Of Garden Merit
Hosta ‘Mediovariegata’

Hosta ‘Mediovariegata’ Description

Hosta ‘Mediovariegata’ is a bright, traditional variegated hosta valued for its creamy-centered leaves and lively texture in shaded plantings. It forms a mound of wavy green foliage marked with creamy white centers, creating a fresh, luminous effect that helps brighten darker areas of the garden. Grown in partial shade with moist, fertile soil, it is useful along woodland paths, beneath shrubs, in informal borders, and in older-style hosta plantings where dependable contrast is desired. In midsummer, lavender flowers rise on upright stems above the foliage and add a soft seasonal display. For gardeners looking for a classic variegated hosta with movement, brightness, and familiar charm, Hosta ‘Mediovariegata’ remains a useful selection.

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