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Hosta ventricosa
Arrived with a small yellow leaf, but after 3 days in a box, that's normal. The package was well packed and it doesn't have a scratch. Full of promises.
Delphine, 15/09/2021
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Hostas are perennial herbaceous plants with deciduous foliage that reproduce from rhizomes and stolons. They differ in size, texture, and colour. Originally from East Asia, they were first brought back from Japan and then from Korea. But these Liliaceae are also found in northern China and eastern Siberia. They are also commonly called Funkia or Plantain Lily because of their foliage.
Excellent plants for shade, they are cultivated for their highly decorative foliage. The shiny green leaves of Hosta ventricosa are deeply veined and measure an average of 20cm (8in). The parallel veins are very specific to this family. This variety spreads over 90cm (35in) in width, making it an excellent ground cover. From July to August, a series of long stalks, widely overhanging the leafy clump, bear a terminal cluster of 2 to 3cm (1in) amethyst-coloured flowers with white stripes, slightly pendulous. Despite their resemblance to lily flowers, they are completely odourless. Hostas prefer rich loamy soils, even heavy and clayey as long as they remain slightly moist. If they are happy, they will stay in place for years without requiring any particular care.
Pair them with the gold of the Perennial Geranium phaeum Margaret Wilson, with ramsons, with the old pink of Digitalis mertonensis, or with the purple fronds of the Athyrium niponicum Pictum fern. They are all very effective as slug repellents. Lobelia speciosa Russian Princess and the familiar silver Brunnera macrophylla Mr Morse in the undergrowth will be excellent companions. Also consider Heucheras and their amazing range of colours, or the delicate flowers of fairy bells (Epimediums). With these combinations, you can enhance the shaded and slightly moist parts of the garden by creating a pleasant haven of freshness for the summer. Hostas also thrive in containers, which should be placed in partial shade and watered regularly.
Important to know: the lighter the leaves of hostas, the less they dislike sunlight. Dark leaves, especially blue ones, are more sensitive to it, and the heat causes them to lose the waxy film responsible for their colour. A few hours of sun per day, even partial, is sufficient for these plants that prefer dappled shade over full shade. In fact, without a minimum amount of sunlight, they will not flower. It's important to find a harmonious compromise between light and darkness as It would be a shame to miss out on their beautiful flowers!
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Hostas are planted in spring or autumn. Hostas prefer a deep, fertile, humus-rich, loose soil, preferably neutral to acidic (at least low in limestone), moist to wet throughout the year. Place them in partial shade or dappled shade and in a sheltered location away from strong winds.
Prepare a planting hole of 20cm (8in) x 20cm (8in) x 20cm (8in). If your soil is heavy, mix half compost with crumbled soil, partially fill the hole and place your plant with the root ball so that the top of the root ball is covered with 3cm (1in) of soil. Adding a slow-release fertilizer (such as bonemeal) will nourish your plant during its 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, you will need to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate the establishment of your plant. Also, water regularly during dry summers.
With their common preference for moist places, slugs and snails never stray too far from hostas. Even though blue or variegated hostas often have thicker and tougher foliage, which is less appetising to slugs, these plants should be protected from gastropods. Protect your hostas by surrounding them with ferramol-based pellets (approved for organic farming), eggshells, coffee grounds, wood chips or any dry and rough natural substance that repels them. Hedgehogs are the gardener's best allies in the fight against gastropods, as unlike chickens, they do not turn over the soil and do not attack the young green shoots of plants. Lastly, some plants have a repulsive odour to 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).
It will vary according to where you live:
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.