Hosta 'My Child Insook' (v) — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'My Child Insook' (v) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'My Child Insook' (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 'My Child Insook' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Like other hostas, it grows in clumps with simple leaves that may be ovate or lanceolate in shape. This deciduous cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is hardy in the UK (H7) and is suitable for sheltered north, east, or west-facing aspects. Ideal for city and courtyard gardens, patios, and underplanting, it flowers in early summer with nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped blooms.

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 'My Child Insook' (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