The rhs have recognised the superb garden performance of hosta 39fire and ice39 with an award of garden merit 40agm41 and you should too33 this plantain lily39s variegated leaves have a pure white centre edged with bottle green providing a striking backdrop to the funnel45shaped lilac flowers that appear in july this hardy perennials unusual reverse variegation makes it best suited to brightening up shady borders or contrasting with dark ferns from spring to autumn hei