Hosta hybrid 'Halcyon'

Common Name:
Halcyon Hosta

Description:
Hosta hybrid 'Halcyon' is a standout shade-loving perennial known for its striking blue-grey foliage and neat, compact habit. Part of the Tardiana group, 'Halcyon' is prized in Melbourne gardens for its resilience, strong form, and slug resistance compared to other hostas. Its heart-shaped, corrugated leaves retain their rich blue tone well into the growing season, especially in part to full shade. In mid to late summer, it produces slender stems of lavender to pale lilac, bell-shaped flowers that rise above the foliage, subtly attracting bees and other pollinators. Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or underplanting trees and shrubs, 'Halcyon' also performs beautifully in containers. This hosta thrives in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and benefits from consistent watering, especially during warm, dry spells. Its elegant structure and cool-toned leaves make it a favourite for creating texture and contrast in shaded spaces.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 40 – 50 cm
Width: 60 – 80 cm

Aspect:
Part Shade
Full Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Lavender
Pale Lilac

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Perennial
Bee Attracting
Low Maintenance
Excellent for Shade Gardens
Ornamental Foliage

Toxicity:
Toxic to pets (especially dogs and cats) if ingested – may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, or lethargy

Companion Plants:
Heuchera spp.
Brunnera macrophylla
Ferns (e.g. Dryopteris or Athyrium)
Pulmonaria spp.
Astilbe spp.

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here