Hosta 'Kiwi Kaniere Gold' — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'Kiwi Kaniere Gold' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Kiwi Kaniere Gold' 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 'Kiwi Kaniere Gold' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Like other Hostas, it features simple, deciduous leaves that may show attractive variegation. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is well suited to sheltered positions with north, east, or west aspects. 'Kiwi Kaniere Gold' is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and underplanting of roses and shrubs, offering interest in spring and summer.

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: 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 'Kiwi Kaniere Gold' 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