How to Propagate and Grow
Hosta
Hosta are native of China, Korea, Japan and Russia.
They are a genus of perennials which are grown for their attractive and distinctive leaves.
Leaves are round, heart shaped, oval or rounded. Some leaves are lance shaped which taper to a point.
Flowers are trumpet shaped and borne on racemes. Some flowers are quite attractive.
Very prone to slug damage, so protect them with environmentally friendly slug barriers.
Genus: Hosta
Family: Hostaceae/Liliaceae
Species: H. sieboldiana
Common Names: Hosta, plantain lily, Siebold plantain lily.
Classification: Perennial.
Height: 90cm (36inches).
Flowering: From summer throughout autumn.
Usage: Ideal for the front of borders and beds.
hey are excellent in patio tubs and pots.
Site: Grow them in full sun, they thrive in it!
They will also do well in partial shade.
Soil: Any ordinary, moist and free draining soil.
Propagation Methods: By seed in spring.
Best germination temperature: 70 deg F.
Time from sowing to germination: 3 - 8 weeks.
How to sow seeds (opens in new window)
By division in autumn or spring.
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