Hosta Hyuga Urajiro

Hosta Hyuga Urajiro is a particularly refined dwarf variety with unusual colour. It has long lanceolate leaves, reminiscent of bamboo leaves, adorned with striations of bluish green and lime green. Its early flowering, starting in June, appears as pendulous bell-shaped flowers of lilac-white. As it does not grow beyond 30 cm (12in) in height, admire its beautiful foliage in a pot that showcases it or place it in a japanese-style setting for its simplicity and elegance. It prefers partial shade and damp, well-drained soil.

Hosta or Funkia Hyuga Urajiro is a perennial plant belonging to the asparagaceae family. This variety is derived from Hosta Kikutii. It is a deciduous perennial that is very hardy. It forms a low and balanced clump from spring onwards. The plant, mature in 5 years, reaches 30 cm (12in) in height and 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) in spread. Its leaves are lanceolate and veined, with a slight undulation along the edges, measuring approximately 20 cm (8in) in height and 8 cm (3in) in width. They combine bluish green and lime green, forming striations. The delicate colour blend of this variety, combined with the shape of its leaves, gives it all its charm. The flowering takes place in June, in the form of elongated bell-shaped flowers of almost lilac-white. This perennial spreads through stolons, similar to strawberries. It is a long-lived plant.

With their generous and decorative foliage, hostas are perfect as groundcover, borders or in partially shaded, or even shaded, flower beds where other plants struggle to grow. Indeed, they like sheltered and damp locations such as woodlands. In general, planting in a position with morning sun allows the best development of these perennials and also makes them more floriferous. In a minimalist and Japanese-style settings, this Hosta Hyuga Urajiro pairs well with ferns, hakonechloa, and Brunneras. All hostas grow well in pots and can remain in the same container for several years. This one is perfectly showcased in a beautiful round pot where it can be admired up close.

Most of the species commonly found in our gardens have been introduced from Japan. Hostas are edible and are called 'urui' in Japan, where they are commonly consumed.