Hosta ‘Tears in Heaven’

Q: Hosta ‘Tears in Heaven’ Description

Hosta ‘Tears in Heaven’ is a graceful hosta valued for its refined foliage, compact habit, and delicate flowering display. It forms an attractive mound of neat leaves that give a soft, elegant presence in the shade garden, making it well suited to smaller borders, containers, and mixed plantings where detail is appreciated. Grown in partial shade with moist, well-drained, fertile soil, it combines well with ferns, heucheras, pulmonarias, and other shade-loving perennials. In summer, pale lavender flowers, often marked with deeper lavender tones, rise above the foliage and provide a pretty seasonal accent. For gardeners looking for a hosta with a gentle habit, ornamental flowers, and a polished appearance, Hosta ‘Tears in Heaven’ brings quiet beauty to shaded spaces.

Q: Planting Guide for Hosta ‘Tears in Heaven’

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Q: Care guide for Hosta ‘Tears in Heaven’

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Q: Uses for Hosta ‘Tears in Heaven’ & Garden Styles it suits

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A refined hosta forming a dense, attractive mound of elegant foliage with a soft, graceful presence. It is especially valued for its summer display of pale lavender flowers, often marked with deeper lavender striping, which rise neatly above the foliage.

Flowering Months

Jan J

Feb F

Mar M

Apr A

May M

Jun J

Jul J

Aug A

Sep S

Oct O

Nov N

Dec D

Size

Growth Habit

Grows in tight bunches from base, forming rounded groups.

Planting Position

Sunlight i Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.

Full Shade Part Shade

Aspect i Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.

North East West

Exposure i Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.

Sheltered

Hardiness i Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.

(< −20 °C) Extremely hardy

Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil Type i Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.

Clay Loam Sand

Soil Moisture i Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.

Moist but permeable / Free draining

Soil pH i Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.

Acid Neutral

Plant Uses & Merits

Uses

Patios / Courtyards
Containers
Flower Borders

Merits

No pruning required

Hosta ‘Tears in Heaven’ Description

Hosta ‘Tears in Heaven’ is a graceful hosta valued for its refined foliage, compact habit, and delicate flowering display. It forms an attractive mound of neat leaves that give a soft, elegant presence in the shade garden, making it well suited to smaller borders, containers, and mixed plantings where detail is appreciated. Grown in partial shade with moist, well-drained, fertile soil, it combines well with ferns, heucheras, pulmonarias, and other shade-loving perennials. In summer, pale lavender flowers, often marked with deeper lavender tones, rise above the foliage and provide a pretty seasonal accent. For gardeners looking for a hosta with a gentle habit, ornamental flowers, and a polished appearance, Hosta ‘Tears in Heaven’ brings quiet beauty to shaded spaces.

Planting Guide for Hosta ‘Tears in Heaven’

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Care guide for Hosta ‘Tears in Heaven’

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

Uses for Hosta ‘Tears in Heaven’ & Garden Styles it suits

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

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