Overview

Hosta 'Little Miss Magic' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Little Miss Magic' 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 'Little Miss Magic' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Like other hostas, it features simple, ovate or lanceolate leaves that are deciduous and thrive best in partial shade with shelter from cold, drying winds. This cultivar prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H7. It is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and as underplanting for roses and shrubs. 'Little Miss Magic' offers seasonal interest in spring and summer with its characteristic foliage and nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers.

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 'Little Miss Magic' 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 'Little Miss Magic'

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 'Little Miss Magic'?

Hosta 'Little Miss Magic' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Hosta 'Little Miss Magic' need?

Hosta 'Little Miss Magic' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Hosta 'Little Miss Magic' hardy in the UK?

Hosta 'Little Miss Magic' 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 'Little Miss Magic'?

Division in late summer or early spring.

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