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Hosta Skywriter – 2 Plants
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Based on 50 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.
Wavy edges give the blue leaves of Skywriter a sense of movement. The blue sits in a fine, waxy coating on the leaf, as it does on all blue hostas, and this medium-sized hosta keeps it best in shade.
In 2025 it became Hosta of the Year, chosen by American hosta growers. A shady border, a path edge and a large pot all suit Skywriter, and a group of plants spreads into ground cover. Find it with the other title holders in our Hosta of the Year collection.
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 |
|---|---|
| Size | Medium |
| Light | Shade to partial shade |
| Suitable for | Borders, edging, ground cover, large pots |
| Award | Hosta of the Year |
| 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.
Like all blue hostas, Skywriter gets its colour from a fine waxy coating on the leaves. Shade keeps that blue at its strongest.
Skywriter holds the Hosta of the Year title for 2025, chosen by American hosta growers.
Yes, shade or partial shade suits Skywriter, and the deeper the shade, the stronger the blue.
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 and ferns are a natural pair: both like moist, humus-rich soil in partial or full shade, and the fine, divided fronds of a fern make the broad hosta leaf stand out. Choose ferns that suit your moisture, give each plant its full spacing and keep fast spreaders such as ostrich fern away from small hostas.
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