Which location does justice to a Funkie?
A Hosta likes shady to moderately partially shaded locations best. Most species and varieties cannot tolerate the sun. If they stand in the sun, the color of their leaves fades and the former forest plant dries up quickly.
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You are welcome to use hostas to plant under trees. Shade beds, areas behind the gazebo or generally north sides are also suitable for these perennials. Be careful not to plant more than three hostas per square meter!
What requirements do hostas have of the soil?
Before you plant the hostas in the earth, note that it is best to mulch it later and that it ideally has the following characteristics when planted and in the long term:
- loamy
- permeable
- nutritious
- rich in humus
- not over-fertilized
- wet
When is the optimal planting time and when do hostas bloom?
Spring between February and March is a good time to plant hostas. They do not sprout until April. An alternative is early autumn. Hostas usually bloom in June.
How do you tackle multiplication?
It is child's play to multiply hostas. All you need is a spade. Dig up the hosta in spring or fall. Divide them with a spade and plant the newly obtained specimen in a different location. The sowing is much more complex.
Which plant neighbors are suitable?
The easy-care hostas look good both individually and in groups. But they also look great alongside other perennials. The following selection shows which neighbors are suitable for the presence of the hostas:
- Silver candles
- Heart flowers
- Gemswurz
- Rhododendrons
- Ferns
- Japan mountain grass
Tips
A few varieties of hostage can even handle sunshine. Basically, you can remember that all blue-leaved varieties should not be planted in the sun, as they will green there.
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