About
Hosta tardiflora is a compact, hardy Hosta forming a neat mound of ribbed, rich-green leaves. Pale-violet, funnel-shaped flowers are carried on erect stems in summer. A reliable and ornamental Hosta for a shaded border or container.
About the genus
Hosta, the plantain lilies, are clump-forming herbaceous perennials with simple, ovate or lance-shaped leaves, often attractively coloured or variegated, and erect racemes of nodding, funnel or bell-shaped flowers in early summer. Valued primarily for their foliage, they are excellent shade-tolerant border and container plants.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAquatic, Bogs, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toE Himalaya to Japan
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationTolerant of a range of soils from dry to wet in sun or shade. Can be prone to extensive spreading, especially in wet soils, by underground stems and therefore has the potential to become a nuisance. Ideal for containers where its spread can be restricted. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
PruningDivide regularly to limit spread
PropagationPropagate by seed or division in spring or take semi-ripe cuttings of young basal shoots
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free