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- Hostas are quite effective among other companion shade perennials and shrubs including astilbe, dicentra (bleeding heart), ferns, tiarella (foam flower), tradescantia (spiderwort) and hydrangea. Shade Loving vs Shade Tolerant. Hosta are shade tolerant and not shade loving as many of us had thought.
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Hosta Hostas are herbaceous perennial plants, growing from rhizomes or stolons, with broad lanceolate or ovate leaves varying widely in size by species from 1–18 in (3–45 cm) long and 0.75–12 in (2–30 cm) broad. The smallest varieties are called miniatures.
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Expert Tips to an Ultimate Hosta Garden The best time of year to divide hostas is in late summer (August or early September). But, don't worry if you forget: You can divide hostas anytime from spring to fall.
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Your connection is not private msg Hostas in Containers. To start with, we do not recommend growing hostas in containers. Obviously it can be done, we grow thousands of pots here every year, but we also lose some of them every year. It may be just a few, it may be hundreds, but we know there are going to be losses. So if you're going to grow hostas in containers, you have to accept the fact that one or two or all of them might die.
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Best time to Divide Hostas I've found that you can divide Hosta anytime (in my zone 8 garden), however, I wouldn't divide them when they are in bloom. Keesha is correct about the shape of the Hosta if you divide in the spring. From the size of your plant it sounds like you can get several new plants by dividing the one you have.
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Spiraea If you are purchasing spirea shrubs for your garden, check the full name of the shrub carefully. Many nurseries use the common name 'spirea' for varieties of Caryopteris, which is a completely different shrub. Don't get the wrong one by mistake!
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- Plant, transplant and divide hostas in spring or late summer. Although it is not necessary to divide hostas, doing so increases plant numbers. Divide hostas either in spring or toward the end of summer, after the end of bloom and summer heat.
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How To Prune Hostas: Tips On Cutting Back Hosta Plants For example, you can begin cutting back hosta plants if you don’t want the hosta flowers. It may seem odd to snip off the flowers from an ornamental, but keep in mind that the glory of hostas is their foliage. Some find that the blossoms distract from the glorious mound of overlapping leaves.
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- Each year your hosta will reward you with additional offsets that enlarge the clump size. Hostas take 3 to 6 years for the foliage to develop a mature texture and character. Unlike many perennials, hosta do not need to be divided unless you feel compelled to propagate additional plants.ach year your hosta will reward you with additional offsets that enlarge the clump size. Hostas take 3 to 6 years for the foliage to develop a mature texture and character. Unlike many perennials, hosta do not need to be divided unless you feel compelled to propagate additional plants.
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American Crosses Mix Hosta Seeds About this Product. 1  Grow your own Hostas from seed and discover how exciting and rewarding these gorgeous foliage plants can be! Perfect for shady borders and beds, the varieties in this mix represent some of the newest and best in Hosta breeding today, and we know you'll love the results!
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Beyond Hostas Once I’ve cautioned the person that they’ll be hard-pressed to find another plant as rugged and carefree as a hosta, I tell them about my top 10 easy-care, shade-tolerant perennials. Every one of them is a “good do-er” as my friend Sue would say.
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Hosta Plants: Varieties by Color Hosta plants are more often grown for their foliage than for their flowers. Many varieties should be grown in partial to full shade. An exception may be made for Hosta 'Plantaginea,' which will bear white flowers that are highly fragrant, if the plant is given sufficient sunlight.ostas With Blue Leaves. The blue-leafed hosta plants should all be grown in nearly full shade. Hosta 'Blue Moon' has heart-shaped, bluish-green leaves. A small hosta plant, 'Blue Moon' stays under 1' tall, with a slightly greater spread. The flowers are white and come out in late summer.
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Expert Tips to an Ultimate Hosta Garden Here's a hint: If you divide your hostas in summer, be sure to keep them well watered for a few weeks to help them get through the shock of being transplanted. And make sure you allow at least three or four weeks for the hostas to become established before the soil freezes solid if you divide them in fall.
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- Hosta 'Lemon Lime'. Hosta 'Lemon Lime' features a small mound of bright green, lance-shaped leaves with purple-striped flowers that appear in early to midsummer. Strong white centers surrounded by green edges make hosta 'Vulcan' leaves shine in the garden. Tuck plants into partial shade for best growth. Morning sun with afternoon shade or high dappled shade is ideal. Lavender blooms in mid- to late summer lure hummingbirds.
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- Fern. Ferns are perfect for the back of the garden or in a woodland setting. Their gracefulness makes them especially well-suited for companions to hosta. They can perform well in sun but prefer partial to full shade. They are easily grown in well-drained, organic-rich, acidic soils and spread slowly by creeping rhizomes to form large colonies. Ferns have no serious insect or disease problems.
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- Skip to main content. When to Cut Back Hostas. Hosta's distinctive foliage makes it a favorite for shade gardens. The answer to the problem of shade in the garden is often hostas (Hosta spp.) -- hostas for cover, hostas for bloom, hostas for unusual foliage.
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Best Ferns for Your Garden If you have lots of shade but there are too many deer in your neighborhood to grow hostas and other perennial plants, rely on ferns to deliver welcome color and texture, especially when blended with other flowers.Many are natives, and they come in a startlingly wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes.ow to Grow Fern Plants in Your Garden. Plant ferns in part to full shade and rich, well-drained soil. In all climates, they need protection from afternoon sun to prevent drying and leaf scorch.
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- Stock photography of hostas, perennial shade garden plants.
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- Prepare the new planting bed so you can transplant your hostas soon after you dig them up. Till the soil 12 to 16 inches deep and mix in 6 inches of organic matter (e.g. compost, leaf mold). Most hosta varieties prefer shade, with some morning sun.
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How to Care for and Grow Hostas There are many home remedies and commercial shrub care products available for slug control. A terrific site for more information about Hostas is at Hostafarm.com. They carry 120 varieties of Hostas as well as many other perennial plants for sale.
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The Amazing Color Changing Hosta! Few other groups of plants have the same variety of foliage hues, which is important because foliage is the backbone of the landscape. Hosta leaves range in color from light buttery yellow to deep forest green to powdery blue, and a host of variegated forms are also available.he more heat to which a hosta is exposed, the faster the color change occurs. Plants changing the fastest seem to be those grown in a greenhouse in pots on elevated benches. Similarly, plants grown in southern gardens progress through the changes faster than hostas in northern gardens.
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When Should I Cut Back Lilies? The best time to divide hostas is late summer, but it can be done in the spring through the fall. Dividing hostas in late summer gives the plants enough time to recover from the shock of dividing before the ground freezes in winter.
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Blooming Shrubs Nine species of native shrubs in the rhododendron genus live in the park: rosebay (white) rhododendron, Catawba (purple) rhododendron, flame azalea, sweet azalea, Cumberland azalea, small-leaved azalea, pinxter-bush, pink azalea, and clammy azalea. Together they cover thousands of acres in the national park.
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8 Steps for Growing Hostas in Containers Planting hostas in containers is a growing trend. Not only do they grow successfully in containers, they look great as well. Container hostas work great for small urban spaces, around a pool, or on a patio/deck in your backyard. We have put together a list of 8 steps to having beautiful container hostas. 1. Select a container for your hosta.
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Diseases of Hosta Plants Hostas are subject to both fungal and viral infections that result in plant damage. Anthracnose, caused by fungi in the soil, causes leaf damage. Petiole rot quickly infects and kills hostas. Phytophthora foliage blight and root rot are caused by a fungi-like microorganism that breeds in the soil.
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A Gardener's Guide to Hostas Another award-winning hosta ('June' was named the 2001 Hosta of the Year by the American Hosta Grower's Association), this selection bears thick golden-yellow foliage with streaky blue-green edges. It also offers a bit of sun tolerance.Striptease' is a tricolor hosta -- the golden leaves separated from their wide green edges by a thin white line. It's so eye-catching and unique (and a great performer in the garden), that the American Hosta Growers Association named it the Hosta of the Year in 2005.