What Plants Look Good with White-Edged Hostas?

White Feather Hosta is an ideal choice for illuminating shady gardens and other darkened corners of the yard. When selecting companion plants, seek out those that thrive in bright morning sun and cool afternoon shade, just like the hosta does. Astilbes, ferns, bleeding hearts, heucheras and shade-friendly bulbs make excellent companions for White Feather Hosta and other hostas.

How do you Care for White-Edged Hostas?

White Feather Hosta and other hosta varieties are low-maintenance plants, requiring minimal care. To ensure their well being, it's important to keep in mind two key points: hostas need ample water and should be shielded from direct sunlight. While White Feather Hosta can adapt to various soil types, it thrives in damp, well-drained earth with a slightly acidic pH. Some gardeners choose to fertilize their hostas each spring. White Feather Hosta flourishes when primarily positioned in shade, but it benefits from receiving some morning sunlight. To allow hosta plants to spread adequately, it is advisable to avoid planting them too closely together. Once the leaf mound forms, placing a layer of mulch underneath is beneficial as it prevents weed growth, cools the ground and retains moisture in the soil for a longer period. However, the mulch layer should not be excessively thick, as this may increase the risk of disease. Due to their large leaves, hostas have a high rate of transpiration, necessitating an ample water supply of at least an inch per week during the growing season. While White Feather Hosta can endure periods of dryness, providing sufficient water will facilitate its growth, promote faster development and maintain its attractive appearance throughout the season. When the foliage naturally dies back in the fall, the plant should be trimmed down to ground level.

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Bloom Time
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Height
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Light
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White Feather Hosta

Name: White Feather Hosta
Brand: Brecks
SKU: 79583
Price: 10.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.3 (51 reviews)

Unique, colour-changing leaves.

The intriguing white leaves that emerge in the spring transform into a blend of green and cream as the plant matures. As a bonus, lavender flowers bloom above the foliage to add grace to your garden.
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The fascinating, full-shade White Feather Hosta is truly magical! Curious white leaves are a welcome surprise as they emerge in spring. As it matures, the leaves transform into a blend of green and cream. Lavender flowers grace your garden in mid to late summer. Performs best in full shade. Direct sun can burn the foliage.

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Planting InstructionsSoak roots in cold to lukewarm water for about 30 minutes. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Firm soil around roots and water in well.

Light RequirementsFull Shade

Soil RequirementsTolerant of a wide range of soils, but best in well drained.

Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Watering RequirementsAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.

Fertilization RequirementsOnce per year

PruningRemove spent flower stems to tidy up the plants for the rest of the growing season.

Winter CareMulch +/- 2" for the first winter. Remove promptly in early spring.

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Botanical NameHosta 'White Feather'

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Hardiness Zone3-9

Flowering TimeMid to late summer

Flower ColorLavender flowers

Flower FormBell shaped flowers

Foliage TypeFoliage is unique in color. It is white when opening and changes in the following weeks to greenish-white.

Height/Habit18 - 20 inches

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Important Shipping Notes:

Breck's times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America. To promote optimum stress protection in transit and your success in the garden, bareroot perennials are kept in the ground in our nurseries until fully dormant. In the Fall, these plants tend to arrive at the later end of the shipping window below.

We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule below. Based on the contents of your order we always strive to ship your order complete, and as early as possible in the planting season to allow for the best root development once planted.

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Bloom Time
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Based at Heemskerk Vaste Planten in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, Arie works at the forefront of perennial breeding. While widely respected for his advancements in hostas and daylilies, his expertise extends well beyond shade and summer borders. He is also an accomplished breeder of coneflowers and bleeding hearts, with numerous successful varieties to his credit—each reflecting his focus on durability, improved form and reliable garden impact.

Arie’s approach combines patience, precision and a deep understanding of how plants perform in real landscapes. Whether refining foliage texture, strengthening stems or enhancing bloom quality, his introductions consistently offer meaningful improvements that benefit both growers and gardeners alike.

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