Hosta 'Snow Boy' (v) — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'Snow Boy' (v) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Snow Boy' (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 'Snow Boy' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Hosta, known for its deciduous, simple leaves that may be ovate or lanceolate. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and benefits from shelter against cold, drying winds. 'Snow Boy' is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal settings, patios, and containers, and is ideal for underplanting roses and shrubs. It flowers in early summer with 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 'Snow Boy' (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