Hosta 'Siberian Tiger'
"Plantain lily"
Orders placed until 29 February 2026
You can expect your order in February/March 2026
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in March/April 2026
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
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.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Hosta 'Siberian Tiger'
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Flower colour
Green, yellow
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Plant size
1
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
20-30cm
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Plant spacing
16 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green, two-tone
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Habit
Clump-forming
Spreading -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Ground cover
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Hosta 'Siberian Tiger' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Plantain lily" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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