Hosta sieboldiana Herifu
Hosta sieboldiana Herifu
Hosta x sieboldiana Herifu
Plantain Lily, Funkia
Has bounced back nicely after the winter.
Martine, 19/04/2020
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Description
Hosta 'Herifu', as delicate as a Japanese miniature, forms a cluster of small oval and elongated leaves in a delicious apple green shade, finely margined with cream. This almost dwarf variety, a hybrid of Hosta sieboldiana, shows quite rapid growth. Its summer flowering blooms in spikes of small lavender-purple flowers. It is an easy perennial to grow and succeed in damp soil. 'Herifu' is perfect in partial shade, in the company of perennials or even shrubs.
This Hosta is a completely hardy perennial, with a low and dense growth habit from spring onwards. It belongs to the asparagus family. The plant will reach a height of 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12in) and 40 cm (16in) in flower, spreading at least 40 cm (16in) quite rapidly. It forms a clump wider than it is tall. It is a long-lived plant with small deciduous leaves ending in a pointed tip, with visible veins. The leaves are uniformly bright green, outlined with a very fine cream edging. The flowering takes place in July-August, in the form of small pendant bells that can reach a height of 40 cm (16in).
The hybrid Hosta 'Herifu' will associate well in partial shade with numerous perennials such as astilbes, ferns, epimediums, and Claytonia sibirica, with which it forms beautiful colourful duos that require little maintenance. It will also look great in the company of columbines and tall foxgloves or small violets. It can also be paired with partial shade shrubs such as Mexican orange bushes, variegated hollies, and azaleas. All hostas grow well in pots and can remain in the same container for several years. Choose a special geranium potting compost to use during the growing season. As long as the foliage is not too dense, you can water from the top of the pot, keeping the soil moist throughout summer.
The majority of species spread in Western gardens have been introduced from Japan. Hostas are edible and are called urui in Japan, where they are commonly consumed.
Hosta sieboldiana Herifu in pictures
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Hosta
x sieboldiana
Herifu
Asparagaceae
Plantain Lily, Funkia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Hostas are planted in spring or autumn. Hostas thrive in deep, humus-rich, loose soil, which is preferably neutral to acidic and moist to wet throughout the year. Plant them in partial shade or dappled shade, and in a sheltered location away from strong winds.
Prepare a planting hole that is 20 cm (8in) x 20 cm (8in) x 20 cm (8in). If your soil is heavy, mix equal parts of compost with the prepared soil, partially backfill the hole, and place your plant in such a way that the top of the root ball is covered with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Adding a fertiliser e.g. bonemeal will nourish your plant during its rooting period. Make sure to position the neck of the plant well above ground level. Firmly tamp the soil and water generously to eliminate air pockets. If the weather is dry, regular watering for a few weeks will help your plant to establish. Water regularly in case of a dry summer.
With their preference for moist habitats, slugs and snails are never far away from hostas. Even though blue or variegated hostas often have thicker and tougher foliage, making them less appetising for slugs, these plants need protection from gastropods. Safeguard your hosta plants by surrounding them with ferramol-based slug pellets (approved in Organic Agriculture), eggshells, coffee grounds, wood chips, or any dry and rough natural substance that repels them. Hedgehogs are the gardeners' best allies in the fight against gastropods, as unlike chickens, they do not till the soil and do not attack the young green shoots of plants. Or you can use plants have a repulsive odour to slugs, such as wormwood and garlic.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.