Overview
Hosta 'Eskimo Pie' (v) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Eskimo Pie' (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 'Eskimo Pie' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Hosta, known for its simple ovate or lanceolate leaves that often display attractive variegation. This deciduous plant thrives in partial shade with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH, ideally in sheltered north, east, or west-facing aspects. In early summer, it produces erect racemes with nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, as well as underplanting roses and shrubs, it requires low maintenance and benefits from generous mulching in spring.
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 'Eskimo Pie' (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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hosta 'Eskimo Pie' (v)
- 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 'Eskimo Pie' (v)?
Hosta 'Eskimo Pie' (v) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hosta 'Eskimo Pie' (v) need?
Hosta 'Eskimo Pie' (v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hosta 'Eskimo Pie' (v) hardy in the UK?
Hosta 'Eskimo Pie' (v) 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 'Eskimo Pie' (v)?
Division in late summer or early spring.
More in the Hosta genus
- Hostaplantain lily
- Hosta 'Abiqua Blue Crinkles'
- Hosta 'Blue Haired Lady'
- Hosta 'Celestial'
- Hosta 'China' (_plantaginea_)
- Hosta 'Crimson Desire'
- Hosta 'Abiqua Delight' (v)
- Hosta 'Abraham Lincoln'