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Below is pertinent information for those wishing to learn
more about this wonderful long-lived perennial; links to left will
surf you through the site
Originating from about 70 species in China, Korea,
Japan and Eastern Russia, hosta are primarily grown for the foliage.
Varying in degrees of color; greens, blues, yellow to near
whites, and combinations. Leaf shapes are basically oval,
lance, round, heart.
Abbreviations used on the following
pages
MINI, SM, MED, LRG, VLRG
- *note* this is referring to plants at maturity; many
hosta look much different when
immature
Bloom time and color
EAR, MID, LATE,
VLATE
LAV-lavender, WHITE,
VIO-violet
Did you know?
~ Generally, hosta grow
happiest with filtered shade in the southern half of the states, and
morning sun in the northern half.
~ Chinese species need full
sun in northern climes to blossom properly.
~ Hosta enjoy
fertile (slightly acid), moist, but well drained soil with much
water; but is tolerant of dry conditions once established.
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They are
water lovers, and during dry times, consistent watering is a must
for optimal growth and mantenance.
~ The larger the leaf,
the more water the plant requires.
~ During the hottest
months, augment your watering with a showering of the leaves helps
alleviate the stress of transpiration.
~ Using a thick layer of
mulch to retain moisture and protect the roots is of great benefit.
Always around, but not on, the plant.
~ Hosta perform their best
in zones 3-8.
The
information used in this section is collected from 'The Genus Hosta'
by W. George Schmid and my own
experiences
Please
keep in mind the comments given with each variety is for best
growth and appearance in Nothern
climes
To reach me: suzanne@blossominggardens.com
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