Hosta 'Pilgrim' is a compact and elegant clump-forming hosta valued for its neat growth habit and refined foliage. It produces ovate, matt green leaves with a narrow creamy-yellow margin, creating a subtle yet sophisticated variegation that works beautifully in small shaded gardens, borders and container plantings.

This slow to moderate grower forms a tidy mound over time, making it an excellent choice for limited spaces or detailed garden compositions where structure and foliage texture are important. In summer, it produces loose clusters of pale purple, bell-shaped flowers on tall upright stems, adding soft seasonal contrast above the compact foliage.

Plant details:

• Plant size: Small / Compact
• Ultimate height: 10-50 cm
• Ultimate spread: 10-50 cm
• Time to ultimate size: 2–5 years
• Grow in light shade to full shade, avoid strong direct afternoon sun
• Filtered sunlight best for variegated varieties to maintain colour contrast
• Green & blue hostas: most shade-tolerant
• Yellow varieties: more sun-tolerant
• Direct sun can cause leaf burn and colour fading (especially white/blue types)
• Prefer moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Water thoroughly after planting
• Regular watering needed during first 1–2 growing seasons
• Avoid long periods of dry soil (even drought-tolerant types)
• Slow-growing and space-efficient variety
• Generally hardy and low maintenance
• Main pests: slugs, snails, and sometimes deer

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