Hosta 'Chris' China Star' — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'Chris' China Star' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Chris' China Star' 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 'Chris' China Star' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Hosta, known for its deciduous, ovate or lanceolate leaves that may display attractive variegation. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in sheltered positions facing north, east, or west. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and underplanting of roses and shrubs. In early summer, it produces erect racemes with nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers.

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 'Chris' China Star' 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