About
This herbaceous perennial of a small to medium size with wavy yellow-green pointy leaves and is fast to grow. Has spikes of lavender coloured flowers in summer.
About the genus
Hosta are clump-forming herbaceous perennials with simple, ovate or lance-shaped leaves, often attractively coloured or variegated, and erect racemes of nodding, funnel or bell-shaped flowers in early summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Chalk, Clay, Sand
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationWill grow well in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in dappled shade to maintain its colour. Add organic-matter in clay and sandy soils. Can be grown in containers.
PruningRemove dead foliage
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails, leafhoppers
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Anthracnose, Sooty mould