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To decorate the backyard, unpretentious and resistant to adverse conditions plants are chosen. Hosta White Feather combines these qualities and is distinguished by unique external properties. Therefore, such a flower is popular among landscape designers and is often used for decorative purposes.
Description of hosts White Feather
The plant is bred by selection. Due to its low sensitivity to harmful factors, the White Feather hybrid host is considered the most effective variety.
Bushes "White Feather" reach a height of 50 cm. The plant is spreading, so it requires space. The bush has several stems, each with many leaves. They are oval in shape with a slight taper at the end.
Young leaves are creamy white. Later, as they grow, they are covered with bright green stripes.
At the beginning of summer, buds form on the White Feather bushes, on which flowers appear later. On average, their size is 14-16 cm. The flowering period lasts from July to September, but can shift in regions with a specific climate.
Variety "White Feather" refers to shade-loving. It is not recommended to grow such a host in areas well-lit by the sun for two reasons. First, the bright light makes the bush look pale in comparison to other ornamental plants. Secondly, because of the sun's rays, White Feather hosts bloom worse.
White Feather is characterized by dense roots and no stem
Otherwise, this plant is unpretentious, so caring for it is not accompanied by difficulties. Khosta tolerates low temperatures well during the winter season. As a decoration for a personal plot or garden, White Feather can be grown in regions with any climatic conditions.
Additional description:
Application of hosts White Feather in landscape design
The bush is used for the purpose of landscaping. It is often grown as a backdrop for bright flowers. White Feather performs its decorative function in the shade. In shaded areas, the hosta blends harmoniously with many plants.
Among them:
- astilbe;
- peonies;
- ferns;
- lungwort;
- morning glory;
- geycher;
- phlox;
- primroses.
The host can be used as an independent decoration. They are also suitable for zoning a site as a low fence.
Hosta achieves its decorative effect in 5 years
It should be borne in mind that every White Feather bush needs a place. They should not be planted close to each other. The optimal distance between them is 50 cm.
It is not recommended to plant hosts next to:
- roses;
- geranium;
- asters;
- coniferous shrubs;
- violets;
- eustoma.
Visually, White Feather hosts go well with almost any plant. However, with some, they should not be planted next to them due to the fact that they are demanding on the composition of the soil.
Breeding methods hosts White feathers
The main way is to divide the bush. Choose a healthy, well-developed plant. They dig it in from all sides, get it out of the ground. Extraction from the soil is carried out with the utmost care so as not to cause serious damage to the roots. The bush should be divided with a sharp tool, after clearing the underground shoots from the soil.
Sharing White Feather is recommended at the end of summer. In the spring, reproduction should be abandoned. Otherwise, after planting in the ground, the plant will spend nutrients on the formation of buds, and not on the growth of roots.
In a very dark place, the bush will grow slowly
You can propagate the White Feather flower by seed. They are harvested after flowering and planted before winter. The disadvantage of this method is that the plant takes a long time to develop. The decorative effect of the bush is achieved only after 4-5 years.
Planting and caring for the host White feather
First of all, you should decide on a place. Variety "White Feather" shade-loving, so you should not plant the bush in the sun. This hosta grows well in any type of soil. The main thing is that the soil is loose enough and passes water well. Stagnation of liquid in the roots can provoke their rotting and death of the bush.
Planting is carried out in spring or autumn. The second option is recommended, since then the flower has time to adapt to the cold and tolerates winter well. If White Feather is planted in spring, roots develop more slowly and the plant becomes sensitive to sudden temperature changes.
Landing Algorithm:
- Dig a hole 35-40 cm deep in the selected area.
- Place a layer of peat or compost on the bottom.
- Inside the pit, form a mound of cleared garden soil.
- Place a seedling inside the mound so that there are no voids under the roots.
- Cover with loose earth on top.
- Water abundantly.
- Mulch the soil around the root collar with peat or humus.
The buds of the White Feather seedling should be at ground level. If they are higher, the roots will not develop from them. In this case, you need to sprinkle them with loose soil.
The host needs to water in a timely manner, destroy weeds and periodically apply humus
After planting in the soil, the plant must be watered every 3 days. The procedure is carried out 4-5 times, after which the volume of the liquid is reduced.
Rules for growing white hosts White Feather
Despite the unpretentiousness, care will be required for the full development of the bush. In spring and summer, it is important to keep the soil loose and moist. Weeds and plant debris should be regularly removed around the bush.
Some leaves on the host may develop poorly or have an uncharacteristic color for the variety. They need to be removed in the early stages so that the bush does not consume nutrients for their growth.
From the description of the hosta White Feathers it follows that this plant loves moisture. In the warm season, watering is carried out 1-2 times a week. The frequency of watering is determined based on the amount of precipitation.
It is recommended to loosen the soil at least once a month. It is necessary to increase the frequency of the procedure if the weather was rainy. Due to precipitation, the soil is compacted, which interferes with the normal functioning of the roots. When loosening, peat, tree bark and sawdust are added to the soil, which retain moisture in hot weather.
The first 4 years do not need to fertilize the perennial
Both mineral and organic fertilizers are useful for White Feather hosts. During the growing season, liquid solutions with potassium and phosphorus should be used. Organics are recommended to be applied before flowering.
Best suited for hosts:
- compost;
- a mixture of straw with manure;
- tree bark;
- humus.
Such fertilizers need to be applied under the soil around the bush. It is impossible to leave organic matter on the surface, as it can attract pests.
Preparing for winter
The plant is resistant to low temperatures. Therefore, preparation for winter comes down to a minimum set of procedures.
In autumn, when flowering is over, the buds are cut off, leaving stems 6-8 cm long.
The host is very hardy and winter-hardy, so they don't need shelter
Then you need to fertilize the bush with a potassium phosphate solution and treat it with a fungicide.The last feeding is carried out at the end of September. In the future, fertilizers are not applied so that the flower prepares for winter in a natural way.
To protect from freezing, the root part of the hosts is covered with soil. Sawdust, peat and straw are used as mulch. With the onset of persistent cold weather, you need to cut off the stems with the remaining leaves.
The bush should be covered with coniferous branches. You can also use agryl or breathable film. You cannot cover the bush with materials that do not allow oxygen to pass through, otherwise it will rot.
Diseases and pests
The White Feather hybrid is practically insensitive to infectious lesions. An exception is viral diseases that affect the condition of the leaves. Pathology is accompanied by the appearance of small yellow spots and dots. The affected sheets must be cut off and burned, and the instrument must be treated with a disinfectant.
Viral infections "White Feather" are transmitted not only through pests and pollen, but also through tools (pruning shears)
Phyllostictosis may appear on mature plants. This is a fungal infection in which brown spots appear on the plant. The damaged areas are removed, and the White Feather bush itself is treated with a fungicide.
Young hosts can be attacked by pests. This is usually due to improper care.
Common pests:
- leaf nematodes;
- aphids;
- slugs, snails.
To protect against parasites, it is recommended to sprinkle the soil around the shoots with tobacco ash and lime. As a preventive measure, you can mulch the soil with pine needles.
Conclusion
Hosta White Feather is a popular perennial that is used for decorative purposes. Due to its low sensitivity to harmful factors, such a bush can be grown by both experienced and novice growers. Hosta of this variety goes well with many plants. Therefore, with its help, you can create unique flower arrangements and decorate your personal plot.
