Hosta 'Lakeside Missy Little' (v) — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'Lakeside Missy Little' (v) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Lakeside Missy Little' (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 'Lakeside Missy Little' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial from the Asparagaceae family, valued for its deciduous foliage. Like other Hostas, it thrives in partial shade with moist but well-drained loam soil, ideally in sheltered north, east, or west-facing aspects. This cultivar is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, informal cottage gardens, patios, and containers, and it performs well as underplanting for roses and shrubs. It flowers in early summer with the genus's characteristic nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped blooms, and is hardy to UK zone H7.

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 'Lakeside Missy Little' (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 'Lakeside Missy Little' (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 'Lakeside Missy Little' (v)?

Hosta 'Lakeside Missy Little' (v) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Hosta 'Lakeside Missy Little' (v) need?

Hosta 'Lakeside Missy Little' (v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Hosta 'Lakeside Missy Little' (v) hardy in the UK?

Hosta 'Lakeside Missy Little' (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 'Lakeside Missy Little' (v)?

Division in late summer or early spring.

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