Overview
Hosta 'Sea Current' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Sea Current' 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 'Sea Current' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Hosta, known for its deciduous, simple leaves that may be ovate or lanceolate in shape. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with shelter from cold, drying winds, favouring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for a range of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as patios and containers. 'Sea Current' is best propagated by division in late summer or early spring and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer with its foliage and erect racemes of nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped 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 'Sea Current' 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hosta 'Sea Current'
- Propagation
- Division in late summer or early spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hosta 'Sea Current'?
Hosta 'Sea Current' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hosta 'Sea Current' need?
Hosta 'Sea Current' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hosta 'Sea Current' hardy in the UK?
Hosta 'Sea Current' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Hosta 'Sea Current'?
Division in late summer or early spring.
More in the Hosta genus
- Hostaplantain lily
- Hosta 'Dust Devil' (_fortunei_) (v)Hosta
- Hosta 'Francee'Hosta
- Hosta 'Honeybells'plantain lily 'Honeybells'
- Hosta 'Kabitan'Plantain Lily
- Hosta 'Krossa Regal'plantain lily 'Krossa Regal'
- Hosta 'Royal Standard'plantain lily 'Royal Standard'
- Hosta 'Alligator Shoes' (v)plantain lily 'Alligator Shoes'