{"id":454,"date":"2019-08-20T11:40:33","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T16:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arborhilltrees.com\/blog\/?p=454"},"modified":"2019-08-20T11:40:33","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T16:40:33","slug":"growing-caring-for-hostas-plants-omaha-tree-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arborhilltrees.com\/blog\/growing-caring-for-hostas-plants-omaha-tree-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing & Caring For Hostas Plants"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Growing<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in an area where the landscape requires large, green, lush planting\u2026 look no further than Hostas Plants. Hostas known as plantain lilies provide an excellent foliage effect.<\/p>\n

Though mainly known for their attractive foliage, the plants\u00a0also produce lovely flowers during the summer in fragrant pink, lavender, or white. Hummingbirds love the\u00a0flowers.<\/p>\n

How to Grow Hostas Plants?<\/h2>\n

Plant hostas in evenly moist, humus-rich soil in light to full shade. Hostas plants are tough, versatile, and adaptable. Filtered sun is best for the colorful varieties to reach their full potential, especially gold and blue forms.<\/p>\n

The green-leaved varieties are the most shade tolerant. Most species need protection from too much direct sunshine, especially hot afternoon sun when temperatures are high. Variegated varieties, especially those with a lot of white in the leaves, burn very easily. Blue-leaved varieties will\u00a0bleach<\/span>\u00a0to green with too much direct sun. Plants with thick and waxy leaves are better adapted to dry soil conditions than thin-leaved ones, but none will thrive or even survive with dry or thin soil.<\/p>\n

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. Small varieties spread three times as wide as they are tall. Medium-size varieties spread twice their height, and the larger varieties are at least as wide as they are tall.<\/p>\n

Where to Plant Hostas?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hostas are the mainstays of the shade garden. Their luscious foliage is unparalleled for accent and groundcover effect. Plant hostas with ferns,\u00a0wildflowers, and\u00a0shade perennials<\/span>\u00a0on the north side of a house or under the canopy of large trees. Use them as specimens or accents on the shaded side of a shrub border or under flowering trees. In the darkest recesses between buildings, under carports, or in narrow passages, hostas will grow and thrive if the soil is rich and moist.<\/p>\n

Hosta Varieties<\/strong><\/h3>\n

These beautiful hostas plants are low maintenance and are available in many varieties, colors, sizes ranging from few inches to few feet. They can have bold patterns or subdued colors.<\/p>\n

Some of the popular varieties grown\u00a0today\u00a0are:<\/p>\n