Hosta 'Warwick Ballerina' — Clump forming

Overview

Hosta 'Warwick Ballerina' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hosta 'Warwick Ballerina' 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 'Warwick Ballerina' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Hosta, known for its simple ovate or lanceolate leaves and early summer racemes of nodding, funnel- or bell-shaped flowers. This deciduous cultivar thrives in partial shade with sheltered, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for north-, east-, or west-facing aspects, it is hardy in the UK (H7) and ideal for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal settings, patios, containers, and underplanting roses and shrubs. It is best grown in fertile soil with protection from cold, drying winds and benefits from generous spring mulching.

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 'Warwick Ballerina' 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