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Hosta sieboldii Silver Kabitan
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Hosta sieboldii 'Silver Kabitan', also known as Hosta lancifolia var. thunbergiana f. kabitan or Hosta 'Shiro Kabitan', is a miniature variety that is unique and will make a big impact: this bright little plant forms a mound of narrow, slightly twisted leaves, displaying a beautiful almost white central area bordered by green. It comes to life in the summer with pretty floral stems adorned with dark lavender trumpets. Easy to grow in moist soil, this little perennial can make a refined ground cover, especially along the edge of a pond or in a Japanese-style setting. You can also place it in a lovely pot on the terrace to admire at your leisure!
The 'Silver Kabitan' Hosta, registered in Japan in 1986, is a mutation of the Hosta sieboldii, native to Japan and China. It is a deciduous perennial, forming a spreading clump from spring onwards. It belongs to the lily family or the hosta family, depending on the classification. The plant, which grows quite rapidly, reaches a height of 20-25cm (8-10in) for the foliage, spreading over 35-40cm (14-16in). It has a cascading habit due to the beautifully layered arrangement of its leaves. The leaves are lanceolate in shape, with a pointed tip and undulate margin, and a slightly wavy texture. The leaf measures a maximum of 12.5cm (5in) long and 7cm (3in) wide. It starts off as a pale yellow, finely edged with medium green on the young leaves, then becomes cream-white with a dark green margin, more or less variegated with light green. The plant retains its light colouration well in slightly sunny situations. In July-August, floral stems emerge from the foliage, reaching a height of 40-45cm (16-18in). They bear loose clusters of decorative deep lavender flowers. This perennial spreads via stolons, similar to strawberries, and has excellent longevity.
The 'Silver Kabitan' Hosta pairs well with ferns or eucomis in partial shade, creating an elegant and surprising effect, and requiring minimal maintenance. This hosta will also look great alongside Japanese primroses, columbines, foxgloves, or violets. All hostas grow well in pots and can remain in the same container for several years. Choose a potting mix for geraniums and flowering plants to use during the growing season. 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, maintaining a consistent level of water in the summer.
Most hosta species commonly found in Western gardens were introduced from Japan to Europe by Philipp Franz von Siebold in the mid-19th century. Hostas are edible and are called "urui" in Japan, where they are commonly consumed in various forms.
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Hostas are planted in spring or autumn. Hostas prefer a deep, fertile, humus-rich, loose soil, preferably neutral to acidic (at least low in limestone), moist to wet throughout the year. Plant them in semi-shade or dappled shade, and in a sheltered location away from strong winds.
Prepare a planting hole of 20cm (8in) x 20cm (8in) x 20cm (8in). If your soil is heavy, mix equal parts of compost with crumbled soil, partially backfill the hole, and place your potted plant in such a way that the top of the root ball is covered with 3cm (1in) of soil. Adding a slow-release fertiliser (such as bonemeal) 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 any air pockets. If the weather is dry, you will need to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate the establishment of your plant. Also, water regularly during dry summers.
With their common preference for moist areas, slugs and snails are never far away from hostas. Even though blue or variegated hostas often have thicker and tougher foliage, which is less appetising for slugs, these plants still need protection from gastropods. Protect your Hostas by surrounding them with 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 gastropods, as they do not till the soil like chickens and do not attack the lush green shoots of young plants. Finally, some plants have a repulsive smell 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).
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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 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).
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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.