How big does Hosta 'Elegans' grow?

About 90 cm × 1.5 m after ten years (height × width).

What soil does Hosta 'Elegans' grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, clay, acidic.

Is Hosta 'Elegans' hardy?

Hardy down to -30 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

When does Hosta 'Elegans' flower?

Flowering: June–July, white, purple.

How much water does Hosta 'Elegans' need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: low.

How much does Hosta 'Elegans' cost?

It sells for roughly €5.30 to €9.70 in local shops, depending on size.

Hosta 'Elegans'

Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'

Hosta 'Elegans' (Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans') is a perennial that reaches 90 cm × 1.5 m after ten years. Light: part shade, shade. Hardy down to -30 °C. Drought tolerance: low. Toxic to dogs and cats. Sold in local shops from about €5.30.

Illustration of Hosta 'Elegans' — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

Its large, corrugated blue-green leaves fill shady borders nicely, and it also works as a specimen or in a large container. Give it humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil and water during dry spells. Its thick leaves resist slugs better than many hostas, but they are not immune, and the foliage dies back for winter.

Watch out for

Slugs and snails can still damage the thick leaves, especially young shoots; vine weevil larvae can also be troublesome in containers. Hot afternoon sun and drying soil can cause leaf scorch and brown margins. Winter waterlogging can cause root rot, and late frost can damage newly emerging leaves. Viral infections are also possible.

Key facts

Light: Part shade, Shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 90 cm × 1.5 m
Hardiness: down to -30 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D June–July, white, purple

Group	Perennial
Light	Part shade, Shade
Size after 10 years	90 cm × 1.5 m
Ultimate size	60–90 cm × 1–1.5 m
Hardiness	down to -30 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay, Acidic
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	June–July, white, purple
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Low
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	Leaves
Planting distance	100 cm
For dogs	Toxic
For cats	Toxic
For children	Non-toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	from about €5.30

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. €5.30 – €9.70

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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