Hosta ventricosa
Hosta
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Hosta (Hosta ventricosa) - Description
This Hosta is rather unique due to the fact that it is mainly started from seed instead of root or tissue propagation. It has small green leaves with white uneven margins of various widths. A very nice specimen plant, just look for it to take a little while if you decided to plant by seed (although like most Hostas it is a quick grower). You will find however that it is worth the wait! There are variagated forms of this species available as well.
Hosta (Hosta ventricosa) - Blooming
Flowers in the summer with blue or white trumpet shaped flowers that will last for several weeks. Plantain Lilies are primarily grown for their unique foliage, however.
Hosta (Hosta ventricosa) - Growth
The great debate on Hostas is how much sun is good for them. It all depends on which varietal you have. For brighter yellow and green hostas the more sun (not afternoon sun though!), the better these colors stand out. For the darker blue and gray colored Hostas the more shade they get the more pronounced these colors become. But don't over do it! These are definitely a shade loving plant!
Hosta (Hosta ventricosa) - Planting
When the buds first appear, divide the clumps.
Hosta (Hosta ventricosa) - Pest
Besides the threat of snails and slugs Hostas have only just recently been victim of a new attacking virus. Since it can take years to show up by symptoms, experts have predicted that the virus (Hosta Virus X) is potentially so wide spread (all the distribution of plants and plant material), that there may not be any virus clean nurseries or wholesalers left at all!
Hosta (Hosta ventricosa) - Interesting facts
When talking about Hostas its good to know some terminology that you may only hear in reference to these amazing landscaping plants. Scapes is a term that refers to the flower stalk of the hosta. This emerges from the crown or roots of a plant and is usually leafless, as it carries the flowers themselves high above the foliage. Another term you hear in reference to Hostas is a sport, which is a natural mutation of a given varietal that gives rise to another named varietal. About half of the Hostas on the market are 'sports' of older standard varieties.
Hosta (Hosta ventricosa) - Soil and irrigation
Hostas prefer cool, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Water and feed during the growing season.
