Description
Hosta Bedford Wakey Wakey
Hosta Bedford Wakey Wakey is a distinctive and attractive hosta prized for its deep green, glossy heart-shaped foliage and striking red petioles. Forming a neat mound of lush leaves, this eye-catching variety provides excellent texture, colour and contrast in shaded borders, woodland gardens and patio containers. The rich green foliage creates a fresh, elegant appearance throughout the growing season, while the red stems add an unusual decorative feature that makes this hosta stand out from more traditional varieties.
During summer, graceful flower stems rise above the foliage carrying attractive lavender flowers that bring additional seasonal interest and attract pollinators to the garden. Its tidy habit and colourful stems make it an excellent choice for both small and large garden spaces.
Plants leaves are cut back from August and will reappear late Spring.
Why Grow Hosta Bedford Wakey Wakey?
- Deep green glossy heart-shaped foliage
- Distinctive red petioles provide unique contrast
- Beautiful lavender flowers during summer
- Excellent for shaded borders and woodland gardens
- Ideal for patio containers and mixed perennial displays
- Provides season-long colour and texture
- Hardy, reliable and easy to grow
Growing Conditions and Care
Plant in partial shade or full shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Regular watering during dry periods will help maintain healthy growth and lush foliage. Once established, this dependable perennial develops into an attractive clump that returns bigger and better each year.
Perfect Companion Plants
The rich green foliage combines beautifully with Hosta Blue Angel for contrasting blue tones or Hosta El Nino for striking variegated foliage. It also pairs exceptionally well with ferns, heucheras and astilbes in woodland-style planting schemes.
Ideal Garden Uses
Hosta Bedford Wakey Wakey is ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, underplanting shrubs, cottage gardens and patio containers. Its glossy foliage and colourful red stems provide long-lasting interest, making it a valuable addition to any shade garden.
Related Plants and Further Information
Browse our full collection of Hosta Plants to discover more varieties suitable for shaded borders, woodland gardens and containers.
For expert cultivation advice, pest control information and hosta growing tips, visit the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society, the UK’s specialist society dedicated to the study and cultivation of hostas and daylilies.
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