How do you grow hostas in NZ?
Plant hostas in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Mix compost into the soil at planting time and keep their soil covered with a layer of organic mulch to keep roots cool and moist. Hostas need plenty of moisture. Summer watering is essential for new plantings.
Where is the best place to plant a hosta?
Where should I plant? All hostas give their best in moist soil in partial shade, whether in the ground or a container. In general, though, yellow-leaved cultivars prefer some sun, along with a few hosta that are tolerant of sunny conditions.
Do hostas grow back every year?
Hostas are perennials, which means they will come back bigger and better every year. Most hostas grow well in Zones 3 to 9. These versatile shade plants form a mound of leaves but vary greatly by variety, offering differences in plant size, leaf shape, and leaf color.
Do hostas come back every year?
Do hostas do better in sun or shade?
In all growing zones, hostas for sun thrive best when they have plenty of moisture. Plan to water sun-tolerant hostas more than their cousins growing in cooler, shady conditions.
Do hostas and hydrangeas go together?
With the right planning, hostas (Hosta spp.) and hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp.) are perfect partners. Both thrive in part shade, while hostas even tolerate the deeper shade cast by the taller shrubs.
How long does it take for hostas to reach full size?
Hostas emerge late in the season but quickly unfurl to fill their allotted space. They grow slowly and may take two to four years to attain their full size, longer for the largest species and cultivars. Allow plenty of room when you plant to accommodate for their mature size.
How far apart should hostas be planted?
Soil Conditions: Hostas can survive in a wide range of soils but prefer a rich, moist soil, high in organic matter. Correct Spacing: Depending the variety, space plants 1 to 4 feet apart. Planting closer with allow the plants to fill in faster creating a ground cover of hosta.
What can you plant with hostas in the sun?
When choosing companion plants, look for others that like bright morning sun and cool afternoon shade, just like your hostas. Astilbe, ferns, geraniums, and shady-friendly bulbs are great companions for hostas. Two of our favorites: bleeding hearts and heuchera.
How much does a moon Hosta cost?
Hostas are gorgeous, shade-tolerant plants that will bring any shaded garden area to life. August Moon Hosta Plant (Plantain Lily) Price: 17.50 Starts Shipping May 31, 2021
What is a hosta plant called?
Commonly known as the Plantain Lily (yes they are members of the Lily family) Hostas in my opinion are anything but common and provide the gardener with a top performing perennial for very little effort. The dark green leaves of Hosta ‘Albo picta’ have bright creme centers that eventually fade to soft green with the coming of early summer.
Are hostas good for shade garden?
Featuring broad, arching leaves expressing a wide variety of eye catching textures and unique color patterns, hostas will be the perfect addition to your shade garden. Trumpet-shaped hosta flowers will bloom from tall spikes in the summer and their flowers will last into frost.
What does a hosta leaf look like?
Their leaves are typically broad and oval, and these plants usually produce flowers on spikes, either white or lilac in colour. Our range has been chosen for striking leaf shapes and in the case of the magnificent ‘Empress Wu’ for extreme size, this being the world’s largest Hosta and a great talking point in the garden.