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Hosta Moonlight Sonata – 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.
Blue-green foliage and fragrant summer flowers make Moonlight Sonata a hosta for more than one sense. The leaves owe their colour to a fine waxy coating, and the plant grows medium to large.
It fills a shady border with ease and does just as well in a large pot, which can stand near a seat so the scent is close at hand. Ferns, astilbes and other hostas suit it. Explore more fragrant 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 | Blue-green |
|---|---|
| Size | Large to medium |
| Light | Shade to partial shade |
| Suitable for | Borders, large pots |
| Features | Fragrant flowers |
| 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, its summer flowers are fragrant, so a pot of Moonlight Sonata beside a bench or doorway brings the scent within reach.
A medium to large clump needs 50–75 cm between plants. One Moonlight Sonata on its own also fills a large pot.
Shade is the answer: the blue-green colour comes from a waxy coating, and Moonlight Sonata holds it best where direct light is limited.
Varieties
The best blue hostas range from the miniature Blue Mouse Ears to giants such as Big Daddy and Blue Angel. Their blue comes from a waxy coating that is thickest in spring and wears off in strong sun, heat and heavy rain, so plant them in shade or morning sun and water gently at the base. Varieties with a thick wax coat keep their colour longest.
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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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