Hosta 'Star Light Star Bright' (plantain lily 'Star Light Star Bright') — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'Star Light Star Bright' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Star Light Star Bright' 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 'Star Light Star Bright' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asparagaceae with deciduous leaves, suited to partial shade. It prefers loam soils of neutral pH that remain moist but well drained and performs best in sheltered north, east or west aspects. The plant is fully hardy in UK gardens (H7). Flowering occurs from June to August.

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 'Star Light Star Bright' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the genus Hosta (family Asparagaceae). It has deciduous foliage and is intended for partly shaded positions where soil remains consistently moist without waterlogging. The cultivar is recommended where sheltered conditions reduce exposure to wind and drying sun. Plant it in loam-based soil with a neutral pH and ensure good surface moisture while avoiding poorly drained sites that can encourage crown rot. Its hardiness rating H7 means it withstands the full range of UK winter conditions without winter protection when planted in a sheltered spot. Suitable aspects are north-facing, east-facing or west-facing positions rather than full sun. This hosta works well in city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal beds, on patios and in containers, and as an underplanting beneath roses and shrubs. Its deciduous clump provides low-maintenance ground cover in shade, while flower scapes appear from June to August and rise above the leaves to add seasonal structure to a shaded border.

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 'Star Light Star Bright' 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