Hosta 'Party Streamers'

Hosta 'Party Streamers': Playful Texture, Effortless Grace

With its long, rippling foliage that sways like festive ribbons, Hosta 'Party Streamers' lives up to its name. Narrow, twisting green leaves emerge from a compact mound, creating a fine-textured, animated presence in the shade. This distinctive variety is both lively and elegant, topped in midsummer by soft lavender blooms that rise just above the foliage.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 25–30 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm, forming a compact, flowing mound
• Flower Colour: Lavender
• Flowering Period: Midsummer
• Foliage: Long, narrow green leaves with pronounced rippling; strap-like and elegant
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil

Uses and Benefits: Hosta 'Party Streamers' brings unusual form and kinetic energy to shady beds, borders, and containers. Its fine, ribbon-like foliage contrasts beautifully with bolder hostas and shade perennials, offering textural relief and graceful motion. A unique addition for collectors and designers seeking something a little unexpected in structure and style.

Companion Plants: Pair Hosta 'Party Streamers' with Heucherella 'Eye Spy', whose pink-veined foliage adds colour and contrast. Add Athyrium 'Ghost' for architectural fern texture in complementary silvery tones. Complete the composition with Carex 'Bowles Golden', whose fine golden blades echo the hosta’s flowing habit and brighten the planting.

Care Instructions: Plant in part to full shade in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells and mulch to conserve moisture. Remove faded foliage in early spring. Divide every few years to rejuvenate clumps and maintain tidy shape.

History: Hosta 'Party Streamers' is a modern introduction by Bob Solberg, bred for its exceptionally narrow, twisted foliage. It offers a refreshing departure from classic hosta shapes while retaining the resilience and adaptability gardeners expect.

Final Thoughts: Light-hearted yet refined, Hosta 'Party Streamers' dances through the shade garden with texture, movement, and lasting charm—an invitation to celebrate the joy of growing something different.