Hosta 'Stuck in Time' (Hosta) — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'Stuck in Time' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Stuck in Time' 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 'Stuck in Time' is an herbaceous perennial that forms a neat clump and is grown primarily for its foliage. The leaves are deciduous and the plant performs best in partial shade on neutral loam kept moist but well drained. It suits sheltered positions on north, east or west-facing aspects and is fully hardy (H7) in the UK. 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

A cultivar of the genus Hosta, Hosta 'Stuck in Time' belongs to the Asparagaceae and sits within a group of plants originally associated with north‑east Asia. It is a clump-forming, deciduous herbaceous perennial appreciated for ground cover and underplanting rather than for height or woody structure. Flowering runs from June to August, when it produces the typical hosta blooms. Plant into loam of neutral pH in a position of partial shade; north, east or west aspects are all suitable. The species prefers consistently moist but well-drained soil and benefits from a sheltered site away from drying winds. The cultivar is rated H7 — fully hardy — so it will tolerate UK winters when planted into suitable soil and a protected spot. Suggested uses include city and courtyard beds, cottage and informal borders, patio pots and as an underplanting beneath roses and larger shrubs. Its clump-forming habit makes it straightforward to place between structural plants where it will fill space at ground level; in containers choose a pot with enough volume to accommodate the forming clump so the plant can establish without frequent root disturbance.

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 'Stuck in Time' 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