About
Hosta undulata (v), suji-giboshi, is a sturdy Hosta forming a medium mound of fresh-green foliage with irregular, creamy-white margins. Racemes of pale-mauve, bell-shaped flowers emerge on arching stems in summer. A classic variegated 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
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Palms
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Patio and container plants
Native toLord Howe Island
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based compost with equal parts added of composted bark and leaf mould, in bright light but with protection from the sun. Water moderately and provide moderate humidity when in growth and apply a liquid fertiliser monthly during the summer. Water sparingly in winter
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at not less than 19°C
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips and scale insects
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free