Hosta 'Amazone' (v) (Hosta) — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'Amazone' (v) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Amazone' (v) grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Hosta 'Amazone' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asparagaceae grown for its deciduous foliage in partial shade. It performs best in loam of neutral pH that stays moist but drains freely. Flowering occurs from June to August. Suited to sheltered, north-, east- or west-facing sites, it is fully hardy (H7) in the UK.

About the genus

Hosta is a genus of plants commonly known as hostas, plantain lilies and occasionally by the Japanese name gibōshi. Hostas are widely cultivated as shade-tolerant foliage plants. The genus is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae, and is native to northeast Asia.

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In the garden

Hosta 'Amazone' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial valued for its seasonal foliage display in partial shade. The plant maintains a deciduous habit and favours loam soils of neutral pH that retain moisture without waterlogging. Position it in north-, east- or west-facing, sheltered spots where it will avoid strong sun and prevailing exposure. Give Hosta 'Amazone' consistently moist but well-drained soil and a position out of harsh afternoon sun; these conditions support steady leaf growth and the summer flowering window. It is rated H7, meaning it is fully hardy in UK gardens and will survive winter conditions without the need for lifting. Flowers appear between June and August above the leaves, providing a brief season of interest alongside the foliage. This hosta works in city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal borders, patio containers and as underplanting beneath roses and shrubs where partial shade and shelter are available. Because it is clump-forming and herbaceous, the foliage dies back over winter and the clump regrows from the crown in spring, maintaining a clear seasonal cycle in shrub and rose understoreys.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hosta

Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Hosta 'Amazone' (v) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance, Underplanting of roses and shrubs