This cultivar has oval to heart - shaped blue leave , margins of creamy yellow . Bears grayish white flowers on 18 inch stalk , in midsummer . stalwart perennials for shaded garden with large , sheer leafage often marked with contrast colors . Leaves range in shape from round to lance - shaped , and colouration can be sensationalistic to unripened to blue , often with white , yellow or green bare markings . Lavender or white blossom develop on stalks in early summer . Wonderful contrast when institute with small-scale - give plants , impart texture to the landscape . slug and snails love hostas !
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Partial shademeans that an area receives filtered light , often through tall branch of an open growing tree . Root contention is usually less . fond shade can also be achieved by locating a plant beneath an mandrel or lathe - same social structure . shady side of meat of a building are commonly the northern or northeastern sides . These sides also tend to be a little cooler . It is not uncommon for plants that can tolerate full Dominicus or some sunlight in cool mood to require some nicety in warmer climates due to stress placed on the works from reduced moisture and excessive estrus .
Watering
Planting
A week to 10 days before planting , contribute 2 to 4 in of aged manure or compost and oeuvre into the planting situation to improve fertility and increase water retention and drainage . If soil composition is weakly , a layer of surface soil should be consider as well . No matter if your territory is sand or clay , it can be improved by adding the same thing : organic issue . The more , the better ; put to work deep into the soil . ready beds to an 18 inch thick for perennial . This will seem like a awful amount of workplace now , but will greatly pay off afterwards . Besides , this is not something that is easily done later , once plants have been established . How - to : Planting PerennialsDetermine appropriate perennial for your garden by considering sunlight and shade through the day , exposure , water requirements , climate , dirt makeup , seasonal color trust , and position of other garden industrial plant and tree .
The best times to plant are spring and crepuscle , when soil is executable and out of danger of frost . Fall plantings have the vantage that roots can develop and not have to compete with developing top ontogenesis as in the bound . Spring is more desirable for perennials that dislike pissed precondition or for cold area , allowing full establishment before first winter . Planting in summertime or winter is not advisable for most plant , unless planting a more established sized plant .
To set container - grow plants : make planting jam with appropriate depth and infinite between . irrigate the plant thoroughly and let the spare water system drain before carefully removing from the container . cautiously relax the root ball and pose the plant in the hole , work soil around the roots as you fill . If the industrial plant is extremely root bind , separate ancestor with finger . A few slits made with a pocket tongue are all right , but should be kept to a lower limit . extend filling in dirt and water thoroughly , protect from direct Dominicus until stable .
To plant barren - stem plants : Plant as soon as possible after purchase . Prepare suited planting holes , spread roots and run soil among root as you fill in . Water well and protect from direct sun until stable .
To plant seedling : A number of perennials produce self - sow in seedling that can be graft . You may also start your own seedling bed for transplanting . gear up suitable planting hole , space appropriately for plant growing . Gently lift the seedling and as much surrounding grunge as possible with your garden trowel , and replant it instantly , tauten soil with fingertips and body of water well . Shade from direct sun and water on a regular basis until unchanging .
Problems
bar and control : Keep your garden as clean as possible , eliminating concealment plaza such as leaf detritus , over - sour toilet , and tarps . Groundcover in shady place and heavy mulches leave protective covering from the elements and can be favorite concealment billet . In the spring , patrol for and destroy eggs ( clustering of little translucent spheres ) and adults during dusk and dawn . Set out beer trap from late fountain through fall .
Many chemical controls are available on the market , but can be poisonous and deadly for tyke and pets ; take care when using them - always translate the label first !
