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Hosta Wide Brim is a deciduous perennial plant that is very popular with flower growers. The variety has become widespread due to its unpretentious care and low sensitivity to adverse factors. Such a plant can be grown in any region without facing many difficulties.
Description of hosts Wide Brim
It is a deciduous plant of a hemispherical shape. Differs in rapid growth. Wide Brim is a medium sized host. The maximum height and diameter of the bush is 60 cm.
The plant is densely covered with foliage, which creates a dome-shaped bush. The size of the leaves reaches 15 cm. They are rounded, slightly elongated. Wide Brim has a unique color. Leaves are deep green in color with a yellow-white uneven border around the edges.
Wide Brim doesn't need a garter. Additional support is recommended only to give the bush the desired shape.
Wide Brim grows best in partial shade. An ornamental bush should not be grown in the sun. Due to direct exposure to rays in the summer season, the leaves burn out and dry out quickly. The hosta can be grown in full shade to give the leaves a deep, dark green color. When planted in partial shade, the shrub will be lighter.
Hosta grows well in both lighted and shaded areas
In the middle of summer, the Wide Brim hybrid host begins to bloom. Long thin purple buds appear on it. The flowering period is from mid-July to early August. In some regions, the term is shifted due to climatic features.
The variety is resistant to low temperatures, so it can be planted in any region, including those with cold climates.
Application in landscape design
The host is used for landscaping areas. "Wide Brim" perfectly combines with any plants and fits well into compositions. Due to their large leaves, such hosts are often planted as a backdrop for bright flowers. Often "Wide Brim" is planted next to tall shrubs and trees. The variety can be used for zoning the site, creating borders and decorating artificial reservoirs.
It is good for the host to combine with:
- lilies;
- lungwort;
- geychers;
- primroses;
- astilbe;
- peonies;
- carnations;
- gladioli.
When planting several bushes, their requirements for the composition of the soil should be taken into account. Hosts do not need a lot of nutrients, they may be necessary for the normal growth of neighboring plants.
Breeding methods
The most effective method is dividing the bush. For this, an adult healthy specimen is chosen. It is dug up, the roots are cleaned, the "delenka" with several root buds is cut off. The mother bush is returned to the fertilized soil, and the resulting planting material is preliminarily prepared for planting.
Flowers must be removed before dividing. Thanks to this, the hosta will not waste nutrients for the formation of buds, but uses them to strengthen the roots.
Another method is grafting. A shoot with a piece of rhizome is separated from the mother bush. It is placed in a greenhouse or planted under a plastic bottle where it takes root within 2-3 weeks.
Reproduction of hosts by seeds is allowed. This method is the most time consuming and laborious.However, it allows for multiple instances.
Landing algorithm
Wide Brim is an unpretentious variety that can be planted in almost any area. In order for the plant to develop well and perform a decorative function, it is recommended to plant it in places protected from direct sunlight. Also, planting in a draft is not allowed, as this contributes to the early evaporation of moisture in the summer season.
Hosta Hybrida Wide Brim can be grown in any garden soil. The best option is a fertile moist soil with a low or medium acidity level. It is desirable that the soil contains a large amount of humus and there are many earthworms in it, enriching the earth with oxygen.
The soil for hybrid hosts can be made independently from the following components:
- river sand;
- peat;
- cleaned loose garden soil;
- dry compost.
The components can be mixed in equal proportions. Sterilization of the potting mix is not required.
Hosta saplings are planted in early September
Before planting, you need to check the quality of the planting material. Usually use "delenki", they must have at least 3 viable buds. No signs of decay or mold are allowed.
Planting procedure:
- In the chosen place, dig a hole 35-40 cm deep and wide.
- Place a drainage layer on the bottom.
- Cover with prepared potting soil.
- Leave for 3-4 days.
- Dig a hole in the potting mix.
- Place a delenka or a seedling.
- Sprinkle the planting material so that the root buds are under the ground at a depth of 2-3 cm.
- Pour with settled water.
Planting is recommended in the fall. During this period, Wide Brim will root better and will be able to adapt to the colder temperatures before winter. Planting in the spring is allowed, but in this case, when leaves appear, they must be removed so that the hosta wastes nutrients for rooting.
Typically, Wide Brim is planted in groups. For 1 sq. m. plant 3-4 bushes. The distance between them must be at least 40 cm.
Growing rules
The plant does not need specific care. All that is needed is periodic watering, soil loosening and mulching to maintain optimal moisture levels. It is required to remove the weeds growing around the Wide Brim hosts. In the summer season, sanitary cutting of the bush is recommended. Dried or deformed leaves are removed from the plant.
Hosts evaporate a lot of moisture, so in hot weather, watering is more frequent. To reduce water consumption, you can remove the buds while they are setting. Then the flowers will not consume liquid from the soil.
Watering is carried out 2-3 times a week, depending on the air temperature and the presence of precipitation. Young plants have a special need for liquid. At least 10 liters of water are spent on each bush.
The main conditions for growing are no drafts and protection from the wind
Loosening of the soil with simultaneous mulching is carried out 1-2 times a month, depending on the density of the soil. The depth of processing is 8-10 cm. The bark, straw, crushed needles and peat are used as mulch. Dry compost is a good option, which will not only retain moisture in the soil, but also provide it with nutrients.
For feeding, Wide Brim hosts use mineral fertilizers in liquid or dry granular form. Make-up is carried out 3-4 times a year. The first is carried out in April, during the period of the beginning of intensive growth, the bushes are re-fertilized before and after flowering.
The host can grow in one place for 8-10 years. In the future, you will need to transplant into a new fertile soil.
Host care features:
Preparing for winter
The variety is frost resistant.Adult plants tolerate temperatures down to -20 degrees, provided there is no strong wind. Young plants should be covered for the first winter after planting.
In preparation, you should prune the plant. Some gardeners advise not to remove the leaves from the hosts and leave them alone. They will cover the roots and protect them from freezing, and in the spring they will become a source of additional nutrients for the soil.
Hosts are pruned in autumn.
In October, with a steady drop in temperature, fertilizing is carried out with mineral fertilizers. Loosening and mulching of the soil is carried out at the same time. The bush is cut, leaving superficial shoots 5-8 cm long. They can be sprinkled with dry foliage and coniferous branches. It is forbidden to cover the host "Wide Brim" with an airtight film, as the lack of oxygen provokes rotting.
Diseases and pests
Hybrid hosts are resistant to infection. Diseases arise from improper care or its complete absence. The most common pathology is anthracnose - leaf spot. Powdery mildew is common. For the treatment and prevention of these diseases, fungicides "Ordan", "Quadris", "Skor" are used. Processing is carried out in spring and autumn.
The host can be fond of snails and slugs. To combat them, it is recommended to sprinkle the soil with tobacco ash.
Among the pests, spider mites, aphids and scoops are common. Insecticides are used to control insects. Preventive spraying is carried out at the end of each season. When damaged by pests, the foliage is treated twice.
Conclusion
Hosta Wide Brim is a beautiful and unpretentious shrub. It can be planted alone or combined with other ornamental plants. Due to its low sensitivity to external factors, even inexperienced gardeners can grow such a host. To do this, it is enough to use simple recommendations and follow the rules of care.
