Hosta 'Prom Queen' (v) — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'Prom Queen' (v) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Prom Queen' (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 'Prom Queen' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial from the Asparagaceae family. Like other Hostas, it grows in clumps with simple, deciduous leaves that may show attractive variegation. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is hardy in the UK (H7) and benefits from shelter against cold, drying winds. 'Prom Queen' is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, informal settings, patios, and as underplanting for roses and shrubs, offering interest in spring and summer with its foliage and early summer 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 'Prom Queen' (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