HOSTA NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS / PLANTAIN LILY

HOSTA NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS / PLANTAIN LILY: Hosta 'Night Before Christmas' is a stunning perennial that features large, heart-shaped leaves with a striking contrast of deep green centers and pure white margins. The bold variegation and elegant foliage make it a perfect choice for adding visual interest and a festive touch to shaded or partially shaded gardens, borders, and containers.

Why Choose Hosta 'Night Before Christmas'?

Comparison: 'Night Before Christmas' is known for its dramatic variegation with rich green centers and crisp white edges, offering a clean, festive appearance compared to other Hostas with more subtle coloring.
Companions: Pairs beautifully with other shade-loving plants like ferns, astilbes, or contrasting dark foliage varieties to create a bold, visually appealing garden design.

Key Features:

Deep Green Centers with Pure White Margins: The striking contrast between the deep green centers and pure white margins creates a crisp, festive look that will brighten up shaded spaces.
Shade Tolerant: Thrives in shaded to partially shaded areas, making it an excellent choice for low-light garden spots where you want to add contrast and interest.
Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and maintain, resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a great low-care option for gardeners.
Mounding Growth Habit: Forms a compact, mound-like shape, ideal for use as a ground cover, in mixed beds, or as a focal point in garden designs.
Summer Flowers: Produces tall spikes of pale lavender flowers in mid-summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Specifications:

Bloom Time: Mid-summer.
Height: 45–60 cm | Spread: 60–90 cm.
Hardiness: Zone 3–9.

Hosta 'Night Before Christmas' is perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance perennial with bold, contrasting foliage. Its eye-catching variegation and compact growth habit make it an excellent addition to shaded or partially shaded areas, bringing texture, contrast, and festive appeal to the landscape.