Overview
Hosta 'Kiwi Blue Baby' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Kiwi Blue Baby' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.
About
Hosta 'Kiwi Blue Baby' 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 fertile, moist but well-drained soil, preferring partial to full shade and sheltered positions, such as east-, north- or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as patios and containers. 'Kiwi Blue Baby' flowers in early summer with erect racemes of nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped blooms.
About the genus
Hosta is a genus of plants commonly known as hostas, plantain lilies and occasionally by the Japanese name gibōshi. Hostas are widely cultivated as shade-tolerant foliage plants. The genus is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae, and is native to northeast Asia.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hosta
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Hosta 'Kiwi Blue Baby' 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hosta 'Kiwi Blue Baby'
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in late summer or early spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs and snails; plants in pots may be affected by vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hosta 'Kiwi Blue Baby'?
Hosta 'Kiwi Blue Baby' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hosta 'Kiwi Blue Baby' need?
Hosta 'Kiwi Blue Baby' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hosta 'Kiwi Blue Baby' hardy in the UK?
Hosta 'Kiwi Blue Baby' 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 'Kiwi Blue Baby'?
Propagate by division in late summer or early spring.
More in the Hosta genus
- Hostaplantain lily
- Hosta 'Dust Devil' (_fortunei_) (v)Hosta
- Hosta 'Francee'Hosta
- Hosta 'Honeybells'plantain lily 'Honeybells'
- Hosta 'Kabitan'Plantain Lily
- Hosta 'Krossa Regal'plantain lily 'Krossa Regal'
- Hosta 'Royal Standard'plantain lily 'Royal Standard'
- Hosta 'Alligator Shoes' (v)plantain lily 'Alligator Shoes'