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Hosta tardiana El Niño

Hosta tardiana El Niño
Tardiana Hosta, Plantain Lily, Funkia

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Hosta tardiana El Niño, with bluish green foliage edged in white with lilac flowers.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Hosta tardiana El Niño is a shade loving perennial with bluish-green foliage edged in white. This medium-sized variety bears lilac flowers in the heart of summer.

Hostas are deciduous herbaceous perennials that reproduce from rhizomes and stolons. They differ in size, texture, and colour. Originally from East Asia, they were first brought back from Japan and then Korea. But these Liliaceae can also be found in northern China and eastern Siberia. They are also commonly called Funkia or Plantain Lily because of their foliage.
Excellent plants for partial shade, they are cultivated for their highly decorative basal foliage. The bluish-green foliage edged in white of Hosta tardiana El Niño is deeply veined and heart-shaped, measuring an average of 15cm (6in). This variety spreads to a width of 40cm (16in), making it an excellent ground cover. From July to August, a series of long stems towering over the leafy clump bear a terminal cluster of slightly pendulous lilac flowers measuring 2 to 3cm (1in). Despite their resemblance to lily flowers, they are completely odourless. Hostas prefer rich loamy soils, even heavy clay soils, as long as they remain slightly moist. If they are happy, they will stay in place for years without requiring any special care.

Pair them with the gold of Geranium phaeum Margaret Wilson, with wild garlic, the old rose colours of Digitalis mertonensis, or the purple-fronded fern Athyrium niponicum Pictum. All of them are highly effective as slug repellents. Hakonechloa macra Aureola and Brunnera macrophylla Mr Morse, both familiar with woodland areas, will be excellent companions. Also consider the Heucheras and their fantastic range of colours, or the delicate fairy wings (Epimediums). With these combinations you can enhance the shaded and slightly damp areas of the garden by creating a pleasant haven for the summer. Hostas also thrive in pots, which should be placed in partial shade and watered regularly.
Good to know: the lighter the leaves of hostas, the more they tolerate sun. Dark leaves, especially blue ones, are more sensitive and heat causes them to lose the waxy coating responsible for their colour. A few hours of partial sunlight per day are more than enough for these plants that prefer partial shade rather than full shade. In fact, without a minimum amount of sunlight, they will not flower. It would be a shame to miss out on these magnificent flowers! The challenge is to find a harmonious compromise between light and darkness.

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Hosta tardiana El Niño (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour mauve
Flowering time July to August
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated with white

Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Hosta

Species

tardiana

Cultivar

El Niño

Family

Liliaceae - Hostaceae

Other common names

Tardiana Hosta, Plantain Lily, Funkia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

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 partial shade or dappled shade and in a sheltered location from strong winds.

Prepare a planting hole measuring 20cm (8in) x 20cm (8in) x 20cm (8in). If your soil is heavy, mix equal parts of compost with crumbled soil, partially refill the hole, and place your plant with its root ball so that the top of the root ball is covered with 3cm (1in) of soil. The application of a base 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 generously to eliminate 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 in dry summers.

With their common preference for moist locations, slugs and snails never stray far from hostas. Even though blue or variegated hostas often have thicker and tougher foliage, which is less appetising for slugs, these plants must be protected from gastropods. Protect your hostas by surrounding them with eggshells, coffee grounds, wood chips, or any dry and rough natural substance that repels them. Hedgehogs are the gardener's best allies in the fight against gastropods because, unlike chickens, they do not till the soil or attack the young plants' green shoots. Finally, some plants have a repulsive odour for slugs, such as wormwood and garlic.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, clayey

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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