Overview
Hosta 'Bedford Wakey-Wakey' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Bedford Wakey-Wakey' 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 'Bedford Wakey-Wakey' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Like other hostas, it features simple, deciduous leaves and produces erect racemes of nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers in early summer. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with moist but well-drained loam soil, ideally in sheltered north-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits city and courtyard gardens, informal settings, patios, and underplanting beneath roses and shrubs.
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 'Bedford Wakey-Wakey' 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hosta 'Bedford Wakey-Wakey'
- Propagation
- Division in late summer or early spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hosta 'Bedford Wakey-Wakey'?
Hosta 'Bedford Wakey-Wakey' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hosta 'Bedford Wakey-Wakey' need?
Hosta 'Bedford Wakey-Wakey' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hosta 'Bedford Wakey-Wakey' hardy in the UK?
Hosta 'Bedford Wakey-Wakey' 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 'Bedford Wakey-Wakey'?
Division in late summer or early spring.
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