Hostas are a common go-to when choosing plants for shaded spots. Renowned for their striking foliage, with variegated, huge-leaved, and blue-tinged varieties all available, they are excellent for pots, at the front of borders, or for ground cover. And, in the summer, they also have pretty and upright flower heads in hues of purple or white.
For instant impact, pot-grown hostas can be picked up at a garden center or ordered online. But if you don't mind the wait, and fancy a bit more of a challenge, it's also possible to grow them from seed. This can be particularly beneficial if you already have plants growing, as collecting and sowing the seeds they produce in the fall can give you new plants for free.
