Hosta - lush foliage

Hostas provide lush green or blue foliage, often variegated with cream or yellow markings, and flowers in summer. They die back in winter and reappear again in spring, the clump increases in size each year. Top tip: Hostas are much loved by slugs and snails, so you'll need to add some protection. Or plant brunnera or ferns which give a similar leafy look to hostas, but are not so tempting to eat.