Hosta 'Purple and Gold' (Hosta) — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'Purple and Gold' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Purple and Gold' 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 'Purple and Gold' is an herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, grown as a clump-forming plant for its foliage. It carries deciduous leaves and performs best in partial shade in sheltered sites. Plant into loam with a neutral pH that remains moist but drains freely. It suits containers, courtyard beds and as an underplanting beneath shrubs and roses.

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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In the garden

A member of the Asparagaceae and the genus Hosta, Hosta 'Purple and Gold' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with deciduous foliage. It is usually used for its leaf effect rather than as a specimen tree, forming compact clumps that sit well in shade borders and containers. Position it where it receives partial shade and protection from strong exposure; north-, east- or west-facing aspects that are sheltered will suit it. It prefers loam of neutral pH and soil that stays moist but is well drained; avoid very dry or waterlogged sites. In UK terms the plant is fully hardy (H7), so it tolerates winter conditions across the country when given the appropriate sheltered position. Use Hosta 'Purple and Gold' in city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal plantings, patio containers or as underplanting for roses and shrubs. It performs well where a steady supply of moisture can be maintained and will form tidy clumps that fill gaps between stiffer textured plants. Flowers appear June to August.

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 'Purple and Gold' 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