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Hosta Sorbet
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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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.
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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.
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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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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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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.