Funkas are suitable for planting in pots as well as outdoors. They are mainly ornamental foliage perennials. But their lavender-colored flowers and their function as ground cover should not be underestimated. How are they planted correctly?
How do you plant hostas correctly?
For a successful planting of hostas, choose a shady to semi-shady location and a loamy, well-drained, nutrient-rich, humus-rich and moist soil. Plant the hostas in spring or early fall and combine them with other shade perennials as plant neighbors.
Which location is suitable for a hosta?
A hosta likes shady to moderately semi-shady locations best. Most species and varieties do not tolerate sun. If they stand in the sun, the color of their leaves fades and the former forest plant dries out quickly.
You can use hostas to underplant trees. Shade beds, areas behind the gazebo or generally north sides are also suitable for these perennials. Make sure not to plant more than three hostas per square meter!
What requirements do hostas place on the soil?
Before you put the hostas in the soil, note that it is best to mulch them later and ideally have the following characteristics when planting and in the long term:
- loamy
- permeable
- nutrient-rich
- humus-rich
- not overfertilized
- moist
When is the optimal planting time and when do hostas bloom?
Spring between February and March is a good time to plant hostas. They don't sprout until April. Alternatively, early autumn is a good time. Hostas usually bloom in June.
How to start propagation?
Hotas are very easy to propagate. All you need is a spade (€39.00 on Amazon). Dig up the hosta in spring or fall. Divide them with a spade and plant the newly obtained specimen in another location. Sowing is much more complex.
Which plant neighbors are suitable?
The easy-care hostas look good both individually and in groups. But they also look great next to other perennials. The following selection shows which plant neighbors are suitable for the presence of hostas:
- Silver Candles
- Heartflowers
- Gemsroot
- Rhododendrons
- Ferns
- Japan mountain grass
Tip
A few hosta varieties can even tolerate sunshine. Basically, you can remember that all blue-leaved varieties should not be planted in the sun, as they will turn green there.