Hosta Curly Fries
Hosta Curly Fries
Hosta Curly Fries
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Description
Hosta 'Curly Fries' is a miniature variety with beautiful wavy, thin, elongated, lanceolate foliage in a green-yellow. It forms a rounded, distinct, sculptural and luminous clump. In summer, it is adorned with lovely lavender flowers just above the foliage. Older plants develop red-speckled petioles. This dwarf hosta can be planted in rockeries, borders, or pots, ideally in the morning sun, where its colouration is most vibrant. This cultivar was elected Hosta of the Year in 2016 by The American Hosta Growers Association. It should be protected from slugs and snails.
Hosta 'Curly Fries' is a completely hardy perennial plant belonging to the asparagus family. The plant will only reach a height of 15 cm, spreading to about 40 cm. It forms a tight clump with a low and spreading habit. It is a long-lived plant that takes some time to establish. Its foliage is deciduous, emerging from the ground in spring and disappearing in winter. The leaves are lanceolate in shape and very wavy light green-yellow to chartreuse. Flowering takes place in July-August, in the form of pale lavender bell-shaped flowers, hanging down, grouped towards the top of the peduncles that can reach a height of 30 cm.
Hosta 'Curly Fries' develops its best colouration if planted in the east, in the morning sun. It pairs well with partial shade with helxine, small ferns, epimediums, and Claytonia sibirica, with which it forms beautiful colourful compositions that require little maintenance. Plant it also in contrast with other small heart-shaped blue foliage hostas, for example, like 'Blue Mouse Ears'. This small variety also looks great with columbines, foxgloves, or violets. All hostas grow well in pots and can remain in the same container for several years. Choose a special potting soil. As long as the foliage is not too dense, you can water from the top of the pot. Then place a saucer under the pot where you pour the water, keeping the level constant in summer.
Most species commonly found in Western gardens have been introduced from Japan. Edible hostas are called urui in Japan, where they are commonly consumed.
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Hosta
Curly Fries
Asparagaceae
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Planting and care
'Curly Fries' hostas should be planted in spring or autumn. Hostas thrive in deep, rich, humus-bearing, loose soil, preferably neutral to acidic (at least low in limestone), moist to wet throughout the year. Plant 'Curly Fries' in partial shade, ideally in the east, in morning sun, or in dappled shade and sheltered from strong winds, although its small size makes it less susceptible to wind.
Prepare a planting hole of 20 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm. If your soil is heavy, mix equal parts of compost with crumbled soil, partially refill the hole, and place your potted plant so that the top of the root ball is covered with 3 cm of soil. Adding a slow-release fertiliser (dehydrated blood, horn powder) will nourish your plant during its rooting period without 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, you will need to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate the plant's establishment. Also, water regularly in case of a dry summer.
With their shared preference for moist locations, slugs and snails are never far from hostas. These plants need to be protected from gastropods. Protect your Hostas by surrounding them with ferramol-based pellets (approved for organic farming), eggshells, coffee grounds, mulch, or any dry and rough natural substance that repels them. Hedgehogs are the gardener's best allies in the fight against slugs and snails, as unlike chickens, they do not till the soil or attack the tender green shoots of young plants. Finally, some plants have an odour repulsive to slugs, such as absinthe 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.