Hosta Snake Eyes
Hosta Snake Eyes
Hosta Snake Eyes
Plantain Lily, Funkia
He didn't survive.
Béatrice V., 20/10/2022
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Description
Hosta 'Snake Eyes' is a very beautiful cultivar that combines vigour and a stylish appearance. Its elegant variegated foliage presents a unique pattern, which takes the form of a white line separating the centre of each leaf, green with golden reflections, from their darker green border. The plant forms a large cushion of foliage, from which mauve bell-shaped flower spikes emerge in summer. It is a magnificent perennial, easy to grow in moist soil. A fantastic choice to animate slightly shaded areas, both in the ground and in pots. Also superb near a pond.
This Hosta Snake Eyes is a very beautiful descendant of the Striptease hosta. It is a deciduous perennial that is completely hardy, having a very wide dome-shaped habit from spring. It belongs to the asparagaceae family. The plant will reach a height of 50 to 55cm (20 to 22in), exceed 65cm (26in) in flower and cover more than one square meter, growing quite rapidly over the years. It develops large elongated heart-shaped leaves, ending in a pointed tip, with a thick and slightly wavy texture. The leaf surface is quite undulate and folded, and is traversed by visible veins. It shows a central area that transitions from chartreuse-green to yellow, edged with white, and a dark green border. From the heart of its variegated foliage, lavender pendulous bell-shaped flowers emerge in July-August, grouped towards its top. This 'Snake Eyes' variety tolerates morning sun in slightly moist soil. It is a plant with good longevity.
Hosta 'Snake Eyes' will not go unnoticed, it's eye-catching in a semi-shaded scene. It pairs well 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 amazing in the company of columbines and tall digitalis or small violets. It can also be combined with shade-tolerant shrubs such as Mexican orange, 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 soil to use during the growing season. As long as the foliage is not too dense, you can water the pot from above. Then place a saucer under the pot, maintaining a constant level of water in summer.
Most species 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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Snake Eyes
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Plantain Lily, Funkia
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Hostas are best planted in spring or autumn. Hostas thrive in deep, fertile, humus-rich, loose soil, preferably neutral to acidic (in any case, low in limestone), and moist to wet throughout the year. Plant them in partial shade or dappled shade and in a sheltered position away 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. Adding 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 places, slugs and snails never stray too far from hostas. Even though blue or variegated hostas often have thicker and tougher foliage, which is less appetising to 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 unlike chickens, they do not till the soil and do not attack the lush green shoots of young plants. Lastly, 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.
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