About
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial. Pale purple flowers are borne on maroon coloured spikes in late Summer. It has lime to green leaves, with bases flushed maroon atop dark maroon to almost black petioles.
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 typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationPerforms best in neutral or slightly acid soil that is moist but well drained, sheltered from cold dry winds in partial shade. Will not tolerate drought. Apply a mulch in Spring. Leaf colour may be poor if planted in chalky soil.
PruningRemove dead foliage when growing season is over
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails, vine weevils but has some resistance to slugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a virus