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How to Grow, Plant and Care for Hostas
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9*9cm kruka. Perenner. Hostas are native to China, Japan, and Korea. They were brought to Europe in the s and later to the Americas in the s. Most often, they are planted outside. They are beautiful plants that serve as an excellent ground cover option for your garden or landscaping needs. Hostas are resilient, low-maintenance plants that, once established, are simple to care for. Once they become established in their environment, they need only minimal maintenance.
Great companion of Astilbe, they are picky about their soil conditions when they are first planted. But they are very adaptable and become more so as they mature. They come in various colors, shapes, and sizes. Every gardener is almost guaranteed to find a hosta that fits their planting or landscaping vision. Hostas are considered an easy plant to care for. But it is helpful to understand their optimal conditions to help these plants reach their full, lush potential.
Keep reading for tips and tricks on how to help your hosta thrive! Hostas come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. They tend to be anywhere from 1 to 3 feet, but larger or smaller varieties are also available. Be sure to read the label of your hosta before you buy it to understand its optimal space requirements. Some may remain on the smaller side, while others prefer to grow several feet in width. Hostas are perennials, which means they will come back year after year.
They reach maturity in years and can live for 30 or more years when properly cared for. Their leaf colors range from deep gold to lime green to powdery blue, but they are not limited to those colors. Other variegations showcase various colors and patterns. Most recently, hosta breeders have been breeding for different shades of red in the stem and leaves. The shape and composition of the leaves also vary in size, shape, and texture.
Some varieties showcase smooth and small leaves. Others have jagged, puckered, and oval leaves. While they are primarily known for their colorful varieties of leaves, hostas also produce flowers in summer and early fall. These flowers are tubular-shaped blooms that stem from the center of the plant. Most varieties have a pale lavender flower, but some may be pink or white. Many of them are fragrant.
Some gardeners choose to remove the flowers because they feel they distract from the plant. Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects love hosta flowers. When Hostas are planted , they fare best with moist soil. Be sure, however, that it is not too wet. Hostas do not like having wet feet. Water your hosta regularly, especially for the first couple of years, to help it get established.
How to Grow and Care for Hostas
Hostas are very adaptable. As they mature, they become more resilient and can tolerate dry soil and even short droughts. However, they cannot survive indefinitely without water. And, like most shade plants, they prefer the hydration and moist conditions that are similar to that of their native lands. For outdoor plants, water them times a week. Water them more if you live in an especially hot part of the country.
It is recommended to give your hostas one good soak every week if it has not rained much in your area. If you have container hostas, you should water the base of the plant regularly to keep the soil moist.