In 1989, professional landscape gardener Peter Hall from Fareham , Hampshire crossed Hosta ‘Piedmont Gold' and Hosta minor. Hosta ‘Mrs Minky' is the result this match. But trialling this new Hosta with its impressive golden yellow leaves took several years before commercial production commenced. From growing on from seed, Peter had wait five years to ensure a mature plant remained true to type and that the foliage didn't revert back to the usual Hosta mid-green. He contacted Blooms New Plant Marketing after successfully growing a plant without reversion and further trials ensued over three growing seasons to ensure this beautiful new Hosta was reliable and stable.

Fact File

• Height 50cm (20 inches), 70cm (28 inches) in flower
• Width 50cm (20 inches)
• Hardy perennial
• Impressive golden yellow leaves which have an interesting wavy, undulating leaf edge
• Dark lilac flowers which mature through to pale lilac with a flush of white
• Flowers June to September
• Forms a spreading, clump-forming mound
• Site in well-drained fertile soil in a sunny position for the brightest foliage colour, can also be grown in partial shade
• Ideal as a focus plant in borders and containers, adding statue to the garden border

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