Create a bold impact with the lush foliage of Hosta 'Orange Marmalade' (Plantain Lily). Big and stunning, this herbaceous perennial forms an attractive mound of lightly corrugated leaves, up to 8 in. long (20 cm), which emerge blue-green in spring. The leaf center turns orange-gold in early summer, before fading to creamy-white. Funnel-shaped lavender blooms appear in summer, rising on scapes 24 in. long (60 cm). A moderate to fast growing variety, it is excellent for borders or massing but also suitable for planting in mixed containers and tubs.

• Easy grower, Hosta 'Orange Marmalade' grows 18 in. tall (45 cm) and spreads up to 30-33 in. (90-97 cm).
• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• A part shade to full shade lover, it is best grown in rich, moist, well-drained soils. Quite sun tolerant with adequate moisture, this plant is not fussy about soils and tolerates a wide range of conditions.
• Perfect for the shade gardens, mixed with other perennials, as groundcover, edging, underplanting shrubs or in containers.
• Watch for slugs and snails which could damage the attractive foliage.
• Cut off the stems after blooming to encourage the plant's growth. Discolored leaves should be trimmed back to the ground.