Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon' Rhizomes
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.