Overview
Hosta 'Five O'Clock Shadow' (v) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Five O'Clock Shadow' (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 'Five O'Clock Shadow' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Like other Hostas, it grows in clumps with simple ovate or lanceolate leaves and produces nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers on erect racemes in early summer. This deciduous cultivar thrives in partial shade with moist but well-drained loam soil, ideally in sheltered, north-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for city gardens, patios, and underplanting, it benefits from generous spring mulching and division propagation in late summer or early 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 'Five O'Clock Shadow' (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 'Five O'Clock Shadow' (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 'Five O'Clock Shadow' (v)?
Hosta 'Five O'Clock Shadow' (v) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hosta 'Five O'Clock Shadow' (v) need?
Hosta 'Five O'Clock Shadow' (v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hosta 'Five O'Clock Shadow' (v) hardy in the UK?
Hosta 'Five O'Clock Shadow' (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 'Five O'Clock Shadow' (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'