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Hosta Tambourine – 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.
Neat and compact, Tambourine is a small to medium hosta with green leaves edged in white. The white rims show up clearly in shade, so even a short row of plants catches the eye from across the garden.
A row of Tambourine makes a crisp edging for a path; it also suits the front edge of a shady bed or a pot by the door. Because it stays compact, it fits places where bigger hostas would crowd the space. Browse our miniature and small hostas for more varieties of this size.
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 | Green and white, variegated |
|---|---|
| Size | Medium to small |
| Light | Shade to partial shade |
| Suitable for | Borders, edging, pots |
| 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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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.
Tambourine stays compact: it is a small to medium hosta. Plant it 30–50 cm apart for edging, or grow it in a pot.
Yes, Tambourine suits a pot well because it stays compact. Pick one with holes in the base, give it a shaded or half-shaded spot and keep the compost moist.
Close to where you walk or sit: beside a path or at the very front of a shady bed, so the white-edged leaves of Tambourine can be seen up close. Avoid hot afternoon sun.
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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Design & companions
A good shade border is built in layers: large hostas and tall partners at the back, medium hostas in the middle and small ones at the front. Repeat a few varieties in groups of three or five, contrast broad hosta leaves with fine ferns or grasses, and add spring bulbs for colour before the hostas wake.
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