Hosta 'Simply Sharon' (v) (Hosta) — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'Simply Sharon' (v) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Simply Sharon' (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 'Simply Sharon' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asparagaceae with deciduous leaves and a seasonal summer bloom. It suits partial shade on neutral loam that remains moist but drains freely. Plant in sheltered north-, east- or west-facing spots where the clump can develop. It is fully hardy in the UK (H7) and works well in containers or as underplanting for roses and shrubs.

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

Hosta 'Simply Sharon' is a cultivated selection within the genus Hosta and belongs to the family Asparagaceae. As a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with deciduous foliage, it contributes structural ground cover in shaded parts of the garden and produces flowers in the UK from June to August. Sit this cultivar in partial shade on a loam soil with a neutral pH that is kept moist but well drained; avoid waterlogged or bone-dry positions. The plant favours sheltered locations and performs best on north-, east- or west-facing aspects where it is protected from strong winds. In the UK it is fully hardy (H7), so it survives winter frosts when given a suitable site and reasonable soil conditions. Use Hosta 'Simply Sharon' as a patio or container specimen, for underplanting beneath shrubs and roses, or to soften shaded courtyards and cottage-style beds. Allow room for the clump to develop and refresh the soil surface in spring if potted. Flowers appear from June to August, rising above the leaves and providing seasonal interest without dominating the planting; this makes it particularly useful where a discreet, shade-tolerant foliage plant is needed beneath taller shrubs.

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 'Simply Sharon' (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