Hosta 'Dragonfly' - Plantain Lily, Pond Edge & Border Plant
Hosta 'Dragonfly' - Plantain Lily, Pond Edge & Border Plant
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Hosta 'Dragonfly' is the American variety registered as 'Lakeside Dragonfly'. It has narrow, lance-shaped, blue-green leaves with very wide creamy-yellow edges, and in July it sends up tall stems of pale purple to lavender flowers.
'Dragonfly' at a glance
| Botanical name | Hosta 'Lakeside Dragonfly' (sold as 'Dragonfly') |
|---|---|
| Common name | Plantain lily |
| Plant type | Clump-forming perennial; dies back in winter |
| Height and spread | Leaves up to about 40 cm tall, flower stems up to about 90 cm; about 75 cm wide |
| Flowers | Pale purple to lavender, tubular, July |
| Position | Part shade, out of direct sun |
| Soil | Moist but well-drained, fertile soil that does not dry out; any type and pH |
| Pond depth | None – not for wet or waterlogged ground |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 – very hardy (below -20°C) |
| Native to | Garden variety from the USA (not UK native) |
Is a hosta a pond plant?
No. It needs moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out, and is not a water or bog plant. It suits a damp, shady border near a pond, but not waterlogged ground.
How to plant and care for it
Plant in part shade, away from direct sun, in fertile soil. Protect it from slugs and snails, and watch for vine weevil in pots.
Is it poisonous to pets?
Yes, to pets. The ASPCA lists hostas as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; eating it can cause vomiting and diarrhoea.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Pond depth: 0cm
Light: Part shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 20 - 40cm tall, 50 - 100cm wide
Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.
Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.
Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.
Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.
2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Sizes shown with a line through them are currently unavailable.
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