Khosta
There is a hosta growing at the dacha, I don’t know the name of the variety, but the leaves are the most common green ones. Since we mostly only have sunny places, the hosta began to fade and lost its original crust. Tell me what to do with it if it is not possible to transplant it into the shade. Maybe choose another variety of this plant?
In my opinion, this is normal for hostas planted on the sunny side. If it is not possible to transplant them into at least diffuse shade, then the paleness of the leaves is inevitable. I have Hosta Guacamole growing.
And I have Hosta Patriot growing, and it doesn’t turn pale in the brightest sun. It seems to me that the pallor of the leaves directly depends on the variety, so it makes sense to plant other types of hostas, first try any varieties with white veins.
Hosta definitely loves shade if it has green leaves. Therefore, hide it or replant it, come up with some kind of fence and let climbing plants grow along it. Or buy a hosta with white veins on the leaves.
I absolutely agree with you, the hosta feels great both in sunny areas and in the shade. And the color of its leaves is a feature of the variety. Several varieties of hosta look beautiful in one flowerbed.
Variegated hosta varieties do not fade as much as green and blue hostas, so it makes sense to take a closer look at them.Or there is another way, to shade the hosts at least from 12 noon to 6 pm, when the sun is brightest outside.
What are these blue hostas? This is the first time I’ve heard about this variety, tell us more about them. In general, I really like hostas, I try to collect a collection of these plants and not all of them grow in the shade. But in the shade, of course, the colors are much richer.
If it is not possible to transplant a plant into the shade, is it not possible to create artificial shade for it? In my opinion this is one of the best options. Plant other plants nearby that will cover your hosta, or place an umbrella nearby. There are a lot of options, the main thing is to use your imagination.
An interesting move - with an umbrella! You can try to arrange an unusual corner in the garden. To be honest, this idea never even occurred to me! Thanks for the tip!
The option is good, but! Are gusts of wind taken into account? We periodically experience stormy winds that blow roofs off buildings. The umbrella will be carried away altogether. We need something capital and sustainable.
Of course, it's better to replant. You can shade the area artificially, for example, by using some garden decorative supplies.
Of course, replant the flower if it is not possible to create artificial shade. Hosta is such a beautiful decorative flower. At our dacha we have the most ordinary one with a white border growing. And my friend has several pieces and different colors. Such beauties, especially the blue one.
I shaded it simpler. Where our hosta grows, I installed a gazebo that provides shade to the plant. Nearby I organized an alpine slide, laid out stones, and made an approach path. It turned out to be an ideal relaxation area.Zone! Before you plant anything.
My hosta grows in a sunny place - there is shade from the cherries only in the evening, and the green color does not fade. Maybe because the soil there is very damp? Even in extreme heat it does not dry out.