Hosta, Halcyon #1
Halcyon Hosta
Hosta 'Halcyon'
Height: Typically 18–24 inches tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
Spread: Approximately 24–30 inches wide
Spacing: Plant 18–24 inches apart for a balanced display
Growth Rate: Slow
Deciduous
Description
Halcyon Hosta brings a refreshing splash of modern elegance to your landscape with its richly textured, blue-green foliage. Perfectly scaled for Michigan’s cooler conditions, its broad, attractive leaves create a neat, contemporary focal point in shady areas. In mid‐summer, subtle flower scapes emerge from the center of each rosette, offering a delicate contrast that enhances the overall visual interest. As fall unfolds, the foliage may develop a gentle golden tint, adding an extra layer of seasonal beauty. Ideal for borders, mass plantings, or container displays, Halcyon Hosta is a low‐maintenance perennial that delivers refined, textural appeal all season long.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in partial to full shade (ideally 3–4 hours of filtered sunlight daily)
- Soil: Prefers rich, well‐drained, moist soil amended with organic matter
- Watering: Provide consistent, moderate watering during the growing season, mindful of Michigan’s cooler climate
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature
- Pruning: Remove dead or damaged leaves in early spring to refresh the plant’s appearance
- Fertilizing: Use a balanced, slow‐release fertilizer in early spring to support steady growth
Revitalize your landscape with the inspiring presence of Halcyon Hosta—a timeless, low‐maintenance perennial that infuses even the shadiest spaces with refined, contemporary allure.
