Hosta 'Twilight' (Hosta 'Twilight') — perennial

Overview

Hosta 'Twilight' is a perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Q157167 family. Hosta 'Twilight' grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates rich and well-drained soils and neutral to slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover, shade garden and borders.

About

Hosta 'Twilight' is a perennial cultivar of the Hosta genus, known for its shade-tolerant foliage. It thrives in partial to full shade with a preference for moist, rich, well-drained soil that is neutral to slightly acidic. Suitable for use as ground cover, in shade gardens, or borders, it benefits from a sheltered position with north, east, or west aspects. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H5 and requires removal of dead leaves in spring and cutting back flower stalks after blooming. It is toxic to pets and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

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, shade
Soil type: rich, well-drained
Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic
Soil moisture: moist
Aspect: north, east, west
Exposure: sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Hosta 'Twilight' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: ground cover, shade garden, borders
Toxicity: toxic to pets

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hosta 'Twilight'

Cultivation: Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Mulch to retain moisture.
Pruning: Remove dead or damaged leaves in spring; cut back flower stalks after blooming.
Propagation: Division in spring or autumn