Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
'Siberian Tiger'
plantain lily
Hosta 'Siberian Tiger' is a striking addition to any shade-loving corner, with foliage that commands attention. Its deep green leaves are intricately veined with bold, yellow streaks that ripple through each leaf like sunlight caught on a forest floor. This plantain lily has an unmistakable presence, making Hosta 'Siberian Tiger' a must-have for collectors and anyone seeking a touch of drama among their perennials. Its unique patterning sets it apart, creating a dynamic display even when the flowers are tucked away, letting the foliage steal the show all season long.
Adding Hosta 'Siberian Tiger' to your garden introduces more than just colour—it adds texture and structure. The bold stripes of yellow veining provide contrast against more uniform green-leaved companions, making it perfect for borders, containers, or underplanting beneath taller perennials. Hosta 'Siberian Tiger' thrives in shaded to partially shaded spots, relishing rich, well-drained soil, and once established, it provides a low-maintenance, long-lasting impact. Its stately presence, combined with the graphic streaks of yellow, ensures Hosta 'Siberian Tiger' becomes a conversation starter in any UK garden. This is a variety that proves foliage can be as captivating as any flower, offering gardeners a dramatic, enduring spectacle that’s as bold as its name suggests.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Hosta 'Siberian Tiger'
- Flower colour
- Green, yellow
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Clump-forming
Spreading - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green, two-tone
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 16 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
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Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Ground cover
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
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choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.