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Hosta Sorbet

Hosta Sorbet
Plantain Lily, Funkia

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I find that the habit of the hostas was a bit small in relation to the price.

Anne-Marie, 25/04/2023

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A particularly colourful variety, with light green leaves bordered with cream-white, carried by burgundy red petioles, and this red colour diffusing at the base of the leaf. Its generous summer flowering is mauve-violet. This perennial is perfect for shady and cool areas of the garden or terrace.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
38 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Hosta Sorbet is, in a way, a vigorous Raspberry Sundae hosta with inverted colours. Of medium size, this variety eventually forms a large cushion of remarkably coloured leaves. Its leaves display different shades of green in the centre, a mix of cream and pale yellow on the edges, all enhanced by a touch of Burgundy red that diffuses from beautiful stalks of the same red. Its late summer flowering, a deep mauve, is more colourful than that of usual varieties. This magnificent perennial will make a big impact in shaded areas of the garden or terrace, in moist soil.

 

Hostas belong to the Liliaceae family. Originally from Japan and China, there are no less than forty species and countless horticultural varieties appreciated for their foliage. Hosta is an herbaceous and deciduous perennial plant that is easy to grow in ordinary soil, preferably in shade. Its foliage emerges from the ground in spring and disappears in winter.

This 'Sorbet' Hosta comes from the Raspberry Sundae cultivar. The plant bears beautiful upright leaves in basal rosettes, slightly glossy, elongated heart-shaped with veined and tapered tips. Each leaf is carried by a dark red petiole that becomes brownish over time. The plant reaches about 38cm (15in) in height and 60cm (24in) in width at maturity. Flowering takes place in late summer, usually in August-September. Dark stems measuring 58cm (23in) in height emerge from the leaf clump, bearing violet flowers. Hostas are very long-lived plants that can last for many years in the garden.

 

The Hosta Sorbet is very decorative in borders and beds, but also in pots. Combine it with other varieties, as well as with tiarellas and brunneras at the base of a large tree to create a sumptuous foliage display. It pairs well with many perennials such as astilbes, Japanese ferns, epimediums, and purple cimicifugas, requiring little maintenance. Its foliage will hide the gaps left by spring-flowering bulbs. It will also look great alongside lungworts, small violets... All hostas grow well in pots and can remain in the same container for several years. Choose a special geranium potting soil to use during the growing season. As long as the foliage is not too dense, watering from above the pot is possible. Then place a saucer under the pot where you will pour water, keeping the level constant during summer.

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Hosta Sorbet (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time August
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 1 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated with white

Plant habit

Height at maturity 38 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Hosta

Cultivar

Sorbet

Family

Liliaceae - Hostaceae

Other common names

Plantain Lily, Funkia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference165151

Planting and care

Hostas are planted in spring or autumn. Hostas thrive in a deep, fertile, humus-rich, loose soil, preferably neutral to acidic (at least low in limestone), consistently moist to wet throughout the year. Plant them in partial shade or dappled shade and in a sheltered location away from strong winds.

Prepare a planting hole measuring 20cm (8in) x 20cm (8in) x 20cm (8in). If your soil is heavy, mix equal parts compost with crumbled soil, partially backfill the hole, and place your plant in a way that the top of the root ball is covered with 3cm (1in) of soil. Applying a slow-release fertiliser (such as bonemeal) will nourish your plant during the rooting period without the risk of burning. Make sure to position the collar well above ground level. Firm the soil and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets. If the weather is dry, regular watering for a few weeks is necessary to facilitate the establishment of your plant. Also, water regularly during dry summers.

With their shared preference for moist locations, slugs and snails never stray too far from hostas. Even though blue or variegated hostas often have thicker and tougher foliage, making them less appetising to slugs, these plants still need protection from gastropods. Safeguard your Hostas by surrounding them with ferramol-based granules (approved for Organic Agriculture), eggshells, coffee grounds, mulch, or any dry and rough natural substance that repels them. Hedgehogs are gardeners' best allies in the fight against gastropods, as they do not till the soil or target the lush green shoots of young plants like chickens do. Finally, some plants possess a repulsive scent for slugs, such as wormwood and garlic.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich, deep, and clayey

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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