Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon' is a large and impressive hosta grown for its bold foliage and elegant white flowers. The plant forms broad clumps of deeply textured blue-green leaves edged with wide golden margins, making it a striking feature in shaded garden borders. Height: up to 100cm Spread: 120–150cm Flower colour: white Flowering time: summer Position: partial shade to shade Soil: moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil About Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon' Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial known for its large, deeply corrugated foliage. The leaves are blue to sea-green in colour with wide golden margins that create strong contrast. The textured surface and slightly wavy edges give the foliage a sculptural appearance. This variety grows slowly but eventually forms a large impressive clump when planted in suitable shade conditions. In summer, tall stems rise above the foliage carrying bell-shaped white flowers. Exposure to stronger sunlight can influence the leaf colouring and variegation. Common name: Plantain lily 'Olive Bailey Langdon' Benefits for UK Wildlife Hosta flowers provide seasonal value for pollinators. Flowers attract bees and visiting insects Provides nectar during summer Adds biodiversity to shade gardens Plant with other shade perennials to create a wildlife-friendly border. Where to Grow Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon' Shaded garden borders Woodland gardens Under trees and shrubs Large patio containers Mixed shade planting This large variety works well as a focal plant within shade planting schemes. Planting Tips Plant rhizomes in spring or autumn. Choose a partially shaded location. Improve soil with compost or leaf mould. Plant with the crown just at soil level. Water regularly while plants establish. Mulch annually to retain soil moisture and support strong growth. Why Grow Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon' Large textured blue-green leaves Golden variegated margins Elegant white summer flowers Excellent plant for shade borders Impressive specimen hosta If you want a bold foliage plant for shaded gardens, Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon' provides striking leaves and elegant summer flowers.
