Product description
It was “Hosta of the Year” in 2008. This hosta maintains a diminutive size and is perfect for edging along a woodland path or potted and used for accents around a garden. This plant has a thick leaf which helps prevent attacks from slugs and snails.
Due to their smaller size, they work very well in pots and along path edges. Of course, with pots the tendency is to dry out quicker, so make sure they are regularly watered.
The bloom is equally petite and beautiful. Light purple to lavender colour flowers bloom on the tops of racemes or stalks that come out of the central part of the plant. The flowers are grouped in bunches and provide a unique contrast with the deep shades of the rounded-oval leaves.
These plants grow from a central clump and the leaves spread out to provide a dense, shaded groundcover. Because of this, they are very good to use in border areas to control weed growth. Hostas can be divided every two to four years in order to thin or transplant. Dividing the plants helps to encourage more vigorous growth and allows the plants an appropriate amount of space to fully develop.
They are relatively disease-free. However, slugs and snails are pests that are attracted to the plants and also appreciate the groundcover hostas offer. A suggested organic method to deal with these pests, is to this is spray a nematoid-filled solution on the soil around the hostas. These worm-like creatures will organically dispose of these pests.
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Product description
It was “Hosta of the Year” in 2008. This hosta maintains a diminutive size and is perfect for edging along a woodland path or potted and used for accents around a garden. This plant has a thick leaf which helps prevent attacks from slugs and snails.
Due to their smaller size, they work very well in pots and along path edges. Of course, with pots the tendency is to dry out quicker, so make sure they are regularly watered.
The bloom is equally petite and beautiful. Light purple to lavender colour flowers bloom on the tops of racemes or stalks that come out of the central part of the plant. The flowers are grouped in bunches and provide a unique contrast with the deep shades of the rounded-oval leaves.
These plants grow from a central clump and the leaves spread out to provide a dense, shaded groundcover. Because of this, they are very good to use in border areas to control weed growth. Hostas can be divided every two to four years in order to thin or transplant. Dividing the plants helps to encourage more vigorous growth and allows the plants an appropriate amount of space to fully develop.
They are relatively disease-free. However, slugs and snails are pests that are attracted to the plants and also appreciate the groundcover hostas offer. A suggested organic method to deal with these pests, is to this is spray a nematoid-filled solution on the soil around the hostas. These worm-like creatures will organically dispose of these pests.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Hostas thrive in shady areas and are great for adding texture to garden beds. Consider using mulch to keep the soil moist and protect the roots.
How to Water
Water Hostas regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. They prefer damp, shady areas, especially during dry spells. Avoid overhead watering to prevent disease.
How to Plant
Plant Hostas in well-drained, rich, and moist soil in partial to full shade. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant, and cover with soil. Space them about 45-60cm apart for growth.
