Overview
Hosta 'Frisian Pride' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Frisian Pride' 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 'Frisian Pride' 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 a preference for north, east, or west-facing aspects and sheltered conditions. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Flowering in early summer, it produces erect racemes with nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, and underplanting, it requires low maintenance and is hardy to UK zone H7.
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 'Frisian Pride' 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 'Frisian Pride'
- 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 'Frisian Pride'?
Hosta 'Frisian Pride' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hosta 'Frisian Pride' need?
Hosta 'Frisian Pride' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hosta 'Frisian Pride' hardy in the UK?
Hosta 'Frisian Pride' 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 'Frisian Pride'?
Division in late summer or early spring.
More in the Hosta genus
- Hostaplantain lily
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- Hosta 'Blue Haired Lady'
- Hosta 'Celestial'
- Hosta 'China' (_plantaginea_)
- Hosta 'Crimson Desire'
- Hosta 'Abiqua Delight' (v)
- Hosta 'Abraham Lincoln'