Hosta lancifolia 'Gracilis' — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta lancifolia 'Gracilis' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta lancifolia 'Gracilis' 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 lancifolia 'Gracilis' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Hosta, known for its simple, lanceolate leaves and nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers produced in early summer. This deciduous cultivar thrives in partial shade with moist but well-drained loam soil, ideally in a sheltered position facing north, east, or west. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, as well as underplanting roses and shrubs, it benefits from a generous spring mulch and division propagation in late summer or early spring. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and offers seasonal 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 lancifolia 'Gracilis' 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