Hosta 'Crimson Desire' — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'Crimson Desire' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Crimson Desire' 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 'Crimson Desire' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Like other hostas, it features simple, deciduous leaves that may be ovate or lanceolate in shape. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for city gardens, patios, and underplanting roses or shrubs. In early summer, it produces erect racemes of nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers, adding seasonal interest from spring through summer.

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 'Crimson Desire' 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