Hosta clausa var. normalis
Hosta clausa var. normalis
Hosta clausa var. normalis
Hosta clausa var. normalis
Plantain Lily, Hosta, Funkia
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Description
The Hosta clausa var normalis is a rhizomatous and stoloniferous Hosta, interesting to use as a ground cover where it can weave between bushes and trees. It does not form a compact clump, but rather a dense cover that grows quite quickly. With a low to medium height, it has an upright habit and its lanceolate, veined, and glossy leaves are relatively small and moderately narrow, pointing towards the sky. It blooms in the summer with clusters of open flowers in dark blue-violet. This subspecies tolerates non-scorching or dappled sun for a few hours a day. Otherwise, grow it in shade or partial shade, in moist soil, as a border plant, in a flower bed, or as a ground cover where it can spread freely.
The Hosta clausa var normalis belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It is a natural variety of the Hosta Clausa, discovered by Fumio Maekawa in 1938. This perennial plant is native to central and northern Korea where it tends to grow in open sandy areas. Among the many natural varieties of Hosta clausa, this one is the most suitable for gardens. This hosta forms upright clumps that reach a height of 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) and spread about 60 cm (24in). Its relatively small leaves are narrow, lanceolate, oblong, glossy, and veined, with a medium green colour. In July and August, tall flower stalks emerge, revealing beautiful funnel-shaped open violet flowers. The above-ground vegetation is deciduous and absent in winter.
The Hosta clausa var normalis prefers ordinary and moist soil. Not demanding but hardy, it is easy to grow as long as you protect it from slugs and cold, dry winds. Used as a border, flower bed, or woodland groundcover, it can be punctuated with spring bulbs for naturalizing, especially since it produces its first leaves very early in the season. It spreads under the cover of bushes. Other perennials such as Brunneras or Corydalis accompany it beautifully.
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Hosta
clausa var. normalis
Asparagaceae
Plantain Lily, Hosta, Funkia
East Asia
Planting and care
Hostas are planted in spring or autumn. Hostas thrive in deep, humus-rich, loose soil, preferably neutral to acidic (at least low in limestone), moist to wet throughout the year. Plant them in a partial or dappled shade and in a sheltered location away from strong winds.
Prepare a planting hole of 20 cm (8in) x 20 cm (8in) x 20 cm (8in). If your soil is heavy, mix half compost with the crumbled soil, partially backfill, and place your potted plant so that the top of the root ball is covered with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Adding a slow-release fertiliser (dehydrated blood, horn powder) will nourish your plant during its rooting period without the risk of burning. Make sure to position the collar well above ground level. Firm the soil and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets. If the weather is dry, regular watering for a few weeks will help your plant establish. Also, water regularly during dry summers.
With their shared preference for moist areas, slugs and snails never stray far from hostas. Protect your Hostas by surrounding them with ferramol-based granules (approved for Organic Agriculture), eggshells, coffee grounds, mulch, or any dry and rough natural substance that repels them. Hedgehogs are a gardener's best allies in the fight against gastropods, as unlike chickens, they do not disturb the soil or attack the tender green shoots of young plants. Finally, some plants have a repulsive odour for 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.