Plant details
- Typical mature height
- About 20-39 in; RHS range 0.5-1 m
- Typical mature spread
- About 39-59 in; RHS range 1-1.5 m
- Hardiness
- RHS H7; a UK hardiness rating, not a USDA zone
- Light
- Partial shade
- Foliage
- Broad blue-green leaves with prominent veins and wavy edges
- Flowers
- White bell-shaped flowers in summer
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Hosta sieboldiana
A hosta species with broad blue-green leaves, strong veins and white summer flowers.
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Check the grower directoryAbout Sieboldiana
Hosta sieboldiana is a species entry. Its broad blue-green foliage and wavy edges provide the substantial leaf texture many gardeners associate with shade hostas. White flowers stand above the clump in summer.
Keep the species separate from the named selection Elegans when comparing nursery plants. A label saying only sieboldiana is less specific than Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'. The RHS lists a broad mature size range, so confirm spacing for the actual plant being supplied. Compare Elegans for a named textured selection, or plantaginea when scented flowers and heat tolerance matter more than a blue foliage effect.
Plant facts and recorded measurements
| Trait | Recorded information |
|---|---|
| Typical mature height | About 20-39 in; RHS range 0.5-1 m |
| Typical mature spread | About 39-59 in; RHS range 1-1.5 m |
| Hardiness | RHS H7; a UK hardiness rating, not a USDA zone |
| Light | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Broad blue-green leaves with prominent veins and wavy edges |
| Flowers | White bell-shaped flowers in summer |
Growing and placing this plant
Use a sheltered position in partial shade.
Give the broad clump moist soil with good drainage.
Frequently asked questions
Is sieboldiana the same as Elegans?
Sieboldiana is the species name. Elegans is a more specific named selection commonly recorded as Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'.
Does Hosta sieboldiana prefer sun or shade?
The RHS recommends partial shade and a sheltered position in moist, well-drained soil.
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Sources and further reading
- AHS Hosta Registry: sieboldiana (American Hosta Society)
- Hosta sieboldiana (Royal Horticultural Society)
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