Hosta 'Neat Splash Rim' (v) (plantain lily 'Neat Splash Rim') — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'Neat Splash Rim' (v) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Neat Splash Rim' (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 'Neat Splash Rim' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asparagaceae family, known as plantain lily. Like other Hostas, it features simple, ovate or lanceolate leaves with attractive variegation. This deciduous cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for sheltered north-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Ideal for city gardens, patios, and underplanting, it flowers in early summer with nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped blooms on erect racemes.

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 'Neat Splash Rim' (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