Hosta 'Goldbrook Girl' — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'Goldbrook Girl' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Goldbrook Girl' 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 'Goldbrook Girl' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Like other Hostas, it features simple, deciduous leaves that may show attractive colours or variegation. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with moist but well-drained loam soil, ideally in a sheltered position away from cold, drying winds. It is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as patios and containers. 'Goldbrook Girl' is best grown in fertile soil and benefits from generous mulching in spring, with 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 'Goldbrook Girl' 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