About
A clump-forming, deciduous perennial to around 50cm tall forming a mound of nearly round, puckered, blue-green leaves spreading to 1.2m across; each leaf can reach up to 27cm long and 24cm wide. White flowers are borne on sturdy stems in early summer.
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
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in part or full shade shelter from cold, dry winds. See hosta cultivation for further information
PruningRemove spent foliage as required and clear up dead foliage when it dies back at the end of growing season
PropagationPropagate by division in late summer or early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free