Overview
Hosta 'Funny Frolic' (v) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Funny Frolic' (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 'Funny Frolic' 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, and produces erect racemes of nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers in early summer. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH, ideally in sheltered positions facing north, east, or west. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for city gardens, patios, and underplanting beneath roses and shrubs.
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 'Funny Frolic' (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 'Funny Frolic' (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 'Funny Frolic' (v)?
Hosta 'Funny Frolic' (v) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hosta 'Funny Frolic' (v) need?
Hosta 'Funny Frolic' (v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hosta 'Funny Frolic' (v) hardy in the UK?
Hosta 'Funny Frolic' (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 'Funny Frolic' (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'