Variegated Hostas Plants | Types – How to Grow and Care?
Hostas have more than 70 species and hundreds of hybrids produced by plant breeders. Among those, one species has two-toned foliage, thus called variegated hosta.
It is a Herbaceous Perennial that belongs to Asparagaceae. Their foliage is patterned, showy, and colourful, having a darker or lighter border with a green part in the center of the leaves. They have aesthetic values like blue orchids.
How to grow and transplant Hostas Flower?
Hostas are flowering herbs thus they grow with seed. After they have attained a sufficient height, you can transplant them easily. Dig a 30 cm deep and 12-15 cm wide hole in well-drained soil. Place the plant there and fill the hole with soil. Press the soil to make it firm and then irrigate it well.
Variegated hostas are much more tender in case of care and attention they need to show their aesthetic values. Following care must be there to get the maximum out of them;
- If you want more variation in colour and appearance, keep them in more light.
- They need shade to avoid excessive transpiration, and keep then in partial shade sometimes.
- They need soil rich in organic matter and well-drained.
- The pH of the soil should be 5.5-7.0 (slightly acidic)
Types of Variegated Hosta Indoor Varieties
There are following types of Hostas Variegated;
Rainbow’s End Hosta
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Flower Color: Dark Lavender
Leaf Color: Light green
Flower Season: mid-summer
Habitat: Love to grow on partial to full shade
Mature Size: 14 inches (tall) and 20-24 inches (wide)
As it grows in shade, the color of the leaves is light green. Leaves are slimy and resistant to slug damage. These are eye-catching and popular among the gardeners.
Revolution Hosta
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Flower Color: Lavender
Leaf Color: Dark green
Flower Season: Early july
Habitat: Love to grow on partial to full shade
Mature Size: 16-18 inches (tall) and 22-24 inches (wide)
It has a different pattern where the central part is white with dark green margins. Creamy leaves give an attractive look. They bloom in early July.
Wide Brim Hosta
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Flower Color: Lavender
Leaf Color: Dark green
Flower Season: Early Summer
Habitat: Love to grow on partial to full shade
Mature Size: 18-20 inches (tall) and 28-36 inches (wide)
This is one of the fast-growing types with dark green leaves and yellowish margins to give it a striking colour. It produces flowers in early summer
Patriot Hosta
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Flower Color: Lavender
Leaf Color: Dark green
Flower Season: Mid Summer
Habitat: Love to grow on partial shade
Mature Size: 12-18 inches (tall) and 22-32 inches (wide)
This type is a descendent of Francee Cultivar which is heat tolerance. The leaves are dark green and glossy in appearance. Margins are white and attractive for hummingbirds.
Frozen Margarita Hosta
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Flower Color: White
Leaf Color: Shiny green
Flower Season: Early Summer
Habitat: Love to grow on partial shade
Mature Size: 18 inches (tall) and 16 inches (wide)
It bears white flowers in early summer and is much attractive for hummingbirds and other insects.
Captain’s Adventure Hostas
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Flower Color: Lavender
Leaf Color: Dark green
Flower Season: Mid-Summer
Habitat: Love to grow on partial shade
Mature Size: 14-16 inches (tall) and 20-24 inches (wide)
This is also known as “Captain Kirk”. It changes colour with the season and maturity stage. The leaves have streaking with creamy margins. They bloom in mid-summer.
Magic Island Hosta
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Flower Color: Dark Lavender
Leaf Color: Light green
Flower Season: Mid-Summer
Habitat: Love to grow on partial shade
Mature Size: 12-14 inches (tall) and 16-20 inches (wide)
These are small, compact, with thick leaves. The central part of the leaves is yellowish while the margins are blue-green. It is one of the favourites for gardeners as these are resistant to slugs.
You can find more varieties of Variegated Hostas and select for your home.
What are the uses of Variegated Hosta?
They are showy and colurful (White & Yellow) and have the following aesthetic values.
- They have low maintenance costs so used for border fronts in the gardens.
- They are the best to be used as edging plants
- Variegated hostas are low in height and have dense foliage, thus creating perfect cover.
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