Overview
Hosta 'Azure Snow' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Azure Snow' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.
About
Hosta 'Azure Snow' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Hosta, known for its simple ovate or lanceolate leaves and early summer racemes of nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers. This deciduous cultivar thrives in partial to full shade, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained soil with shelter from cold, drying winds. Suitable for east-, north- or west-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and adapts well to various soil types and pH levels. 'Azure Snow' is well suited to city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as patio and container planting.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hosta
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Hosta 'Azure Snow' 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hosta 'Azure Snow'
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in late summer or early spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs and snails; plants in pots may be affected by vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hosta 'Azure Snow'?
Hosta 'Azure Snow' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hosta 'Azure Snow' need?
Hosta 'Azure Snow' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hosta 'Azure Snow' hardy in the UK?
Hosta 'Azure Snow' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Hosta 'Azure Snow'?
Propagate by division in late summer or early spring.
More in the Hosta genus
- Hostaplantain lily
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- Hosta 'Blue Haired Lady'
- Hosta 'Celestial'
- Hosta 'China' (_plantaginea_)
- Hosta 'Crimson Desire'
- Hosta 'Abiqua Delight' (v)
- Hosta 'Abraham Lincoln'