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Hosta 'Osiris Bleu Nuit'

Osiris Bleu Nuit' Plantain Lily

Osiris Bleu Nuit' Plantain Lily

Format

Exposure

  • Partial shade
  • Shade

Rusticity

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • July

  • Bluish-green decorative foliage
  • Easy care
  • Attracts hummingbirds
  • Fast growth
  • Fragrant flowers

Hosta 'Osiris Bleu Nuit' is distinguished by its imposing and textured foliage, a deep blue-green that evokes the mysteries of the night and its elegant lavender flowers. This perennial with magnificent foliage will bring a touch of elegance and freshness to your shaded spaces.

Exceptional features:

  • Spectacular foliage: Its large, embossed leaves, of an intense blue-green, create a striking contrast with the other plants in your garden.
  • Delicate flowering: In summer, graceful lavender flowers bloom on tall stems, adding a touch of lightness and colour.
  • Vigorous growth: This hosta develops rapidly and forms a dense and voluminous clump, ideal for dressing up shaded corners.
  • Resistance and adaptability: It is very resistant to cold and tolerates shade well, making it an easy-going and undemanding plant.
  • Minimal maintenance: Once established, it requires little maintenance, content with regular watering and compost in the spring.
  • Ideal size: Reaching a height of 41 inches and a width of 71 inches, it is perfect for borders, shaded beds, and undergrowth.

Care tips:

  • Exposure: Shade to partial shade.
  • Soil: Rich, cool, and well-drained.
  • Watering: Regular, especially during dry periods.
  • Pruning: Remove faded flowers to promote foliage growth.
  • Mulching: Apply organic mulch to retain soil moisture and protect roots from the cold.

Ideal for:

  • Shaded gardens: Bring a touch of light and color to the shaded areas of your garden.
  • Borders and beds: Create contrasts of textures and colors by associating it with other perennials.
  • Japanese gardens: Its textured foliage and delicate flowering fit perfectly into a Japanese garden.
  • Undergrowth and edges: It naturalizes easily in shady and humid areas.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
60 - 71 in.
Spread
60 - 71 in.
Height
35 - 41 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Spreading

Flowering colours:

  • Lavender

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Average
  • Consistent

Maintenance:

  • Prune faded flowers after flowering.

Soil requirement:

  • Moist
  • well-drained
  • highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5

Features

Resistance:

  • Shade

Attract:

  • Hummingbirds

Use:

  • Shade garden
  • Flowerbeds
  • Japanese garden
  • Border

Attribute:

  • Toxic to dogs and cats

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