Perennial
Siebold's hosta
Hosta sieboldiana
A broad, shade-loving perennial grown for large blue-green leaves and a strong architectural clump. Give it reliable moisture and remember that the foliage disappears completely in winter.
- Size
- 0.5–1 m high · 1–1.5 m wideVaries by cultivar
- Light
- Partial shade
- Water
- High
- Winter
- Very hardy
- Seasonal form
- Dies back
- Maintenance
- Moderate
Before planting
- Allow room for a broad mature clump rather than judging its spread from a young plant.
- Avoid hot, dry and exposed positions where the large leaves scorch or tear.
- Mark the position because the foliage dies back in winter and returns in spring.
Why choose it
- Creates bold, textured foliage in partial shade.
- Pairs naturally with ferns and finer-leaved woodland plants.
Care
- Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during establishment and dry weather.
- Mulch the root area while keeping material clear of the crown.
- Remove damaged leaves and clear the collapsed foliage after the growing season.