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Hostas(Hosta spp.)
are a staple in any garden.
They are known for their lush foliage, ease of care, and multi-season interest.
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Their versatility and low-maintenance nature make them natural companions for various plants with similar growing needs.
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They enjoy rich, moist soil and grow best in shady to partially shady conditions.
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If youre worried about combining multiple foliage plantsdont be.
Hydrangea
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Hydrangeas and hostas is a popular pairing.
They thrive in similar conditions, including partial light and rich, well-drained soil.
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Plus, hostas look great planted at the base of medium-to-large hydrangeas to help hide their bare lower stems.
Their delicate, ruffled foliage and interesting colors provide a stunning contrast against the hosta’s large leaves.
“It is a fantastic way to bring color all season long to the shade garden.”
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Astilbe
Astilbe is anothershade garden staplethat looks gorgeous when planted alongside hosta.
Bleeding Hearts
Bleeding hearts and hostas are known as woodland shade-lovers, making them a natural pairing.
Once bleeding hearts decline in mid-summer, hostas can also effectively conceal the spent foliage and flowers.
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Lungwort (Pulmonaria)
Lungwort is a hardy perennial groundcover with interesting speckled leaves and multicolored blooms.
Like lungwort, Siberian bugloss is a low-lying groundcover offering delicate foliage and light blue flowers in the spring.
However, they are unsuitable for deep-shade gardens, growing best in partial to full sun.
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Tulips add an early pop of color and help fill in the blank spaces as the hostas sprout.
Daffodils
Daffodils are another early spring bulb that pairs beautifully with hostas.
Like tulips, daffodils and hostas have different peak seasons.
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When planted together, they provide multi-season interest for a lush and vibrant display.
Avoid planting daffodils in deep shade for the most long-lasting blooms.
Like many spring bulbs, muscari enjoys full sun to part shade conditions and rich, well-drained soil.
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This makes it a great companion to hostas, which thrive in the same conditions.
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