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Hosta Karin – 2 Plants
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Based on 75 cm between plants. For a faster ground cover, plant a little closer: see hostas as ground cover.
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1 pack = 2 plants. Mix & match any hostas – the discount is applied automatically in your cart.
Cream edges frame the dark green leaves of Karin, a medium to large hosta with good slug resistance. The light rim brightens shady spots, while the deep green centre keeps the clump looking solid and calm.
It fills a shady border generously and is just as content in a large pot. Ferns and astilbes make good neighbours for its cream-rimmed leaves, and so do other hostas. For more varieties that hold up against slugs, see our slug-resistant hostas.
Our hosta planting guide covers every step, from soil to winter.
Covered by our 100% growing guarantee: if a plant does not grow although you followed our care advice, we replace or refund it.
| Leaf colour | Cream and green, variegated |
|---|---|
| Size | Large to medium |
| Light | Shade to partial shade |
| Suitable for | Borders, large pots |
| Features | Good slug resistance |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy · USDA zones 3–9 |
| Flowers | Summer · visited by bees |
| Pack | 2 plants |
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Shipping | 1 March – 1 July |
| Guarantee | 100% growing guarantee |
More tips in our planting and care guide and our guide to bare-root hostas.
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Quality guarantee: if the plants do not meet our quality standards.
Variety guarantee: if the plant turns out to be a different variety than the one you ordered.
Growth guarantee: if you followed our planting and care instructions, but the plant did not grow.
In each case we replace the plant or refund you. Funckia.com is a brand of Dutch-Bulbs B.V. from Voorhout, the Netherlands.
Yes, slug resistance is good in Karin. Tender spring shoots still tempt slugs and snails, so a quick check as the leaves appear is sensible.
Karin builds a medium to large clump of cream-edged leaves, so leave 50–75 cm between plants in a border; a single plant can also fill a large pot.
Ferns, astilbes and other hostas go well with Karin. Its cream-edged dark green leaves add light between their foliage.
Problems & pests
Hostas are not deer-proof: Rutgers University rates them in its highest damage category, and rabbits and voles eat them too. Thick-leaved varieties may be a little less tempting, but only a physical barrier reliably works: a fence, a cage or netting dug in against tunnelling animals. Identify the animal first, because deer, rabbits, slugs and voles leave different clues.
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Planting
Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Dig plenty of compost or well-rotted manure into the whole bed before planting: it helps clay drain and sandy soil hold water. Avoid ground that stays waterlogged, mulch every spring and feed lightly, because good soil matters more than fertiliser.
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Design & companions
Hostas make an excellent ground cover for shade: planted closely, their leaves meet and suppress weeds from late spring until autumn. Choose medium-sized, vigorous varieties, plant them a little closer than in a border, mulch the gaps until the leaves close, and expect full cover after about three seasons.
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