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The White Feather Hosta is a popular hosta variety with white leaves that age to a blend of creamy green by late summer. This variety is known for being one of the more difficult hosta varieties to grow, as it is quite particular about sunlight and soil requirements. Americana– This is another variety that sports heart shaped leaves. Each individual leaf is mostly a waxy green in color with a narrow, frosting white center.

I would also mix in some compost, aged manure, or worm castings. I don’t generally fertilize pots with hostas, they don’t need it like flowering annuals do (I will fertilize mixed containers with flowers and hostas). By adding some organic matter, you give them a slow release boost. Maintain a Balanced Watering Schedule Try to keep a balance of soil moisture, as hostas do not like to dry out but also do not like dampness. I remember creating a summer pot one year that featured a large lemon cypress as the thriller. Then below was a large deep purple heuchera and a bright yellow and green ‘Whirlwind’ hosta and some bacopa and ivy spilling out. The hosta was large and made an impact as a filler plant. Alongside the deep purple heuchera and bright green cypress, it really popped. The location of your container is important. As you just read, the color of your hostas will determine how much sun they can take. Look for signs of crispy, bleached and curling leaves if they are in too much sun. Yellowing and limp leaves are a sign of not enough sun. White feather hostas do best when fertilized with a slow-release fertilizer that contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. These nutrients are essential for healthy plant growth, and hostas are heavy feeders. There are numerous varieties of hosta plants. At the time when white feather host plants break from the ground, they are all white in color; however, this is a seemingly magical color in plants. From the basic biology of the plant, we know that all plants requires green pigments (chlorophyll) to make its own food. This implies that all absolute white feather hostas, as magnificent as they may appear, must at some stages of growth, develop green tissue (chloroplast) for their survival.American Halo– The leaves of this plant are a deep, striking blue-green and have a thin, wavy cream edge. It grows to be 24 inches tall and 70 inches wide.

When the tips turn brown and dry, you’ll know you have underwatered it. They cant tolerate standing water. The leaves would start to sag and turn yellow if you were to overwater them. Growing white feather Hosta in the ground will require watering once every three days, but only if the soil retains moisture. Light If powdery mildew or rust does appear, it can be treated with a fungicide. Be sure to follow the directions on the label carefully. Performs best in part shade to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from cold, dry winds.I love intricate hostas, but they really need to be seen up close to be appreciated. Many of the more intricate varieties are smaller, making them the perfect things to add to containers. Mary Jane Duford is a passionate gardener and well-acclaimed authority in the world of horticulture. As a certified Master Gardener and Permaculture Garden Designer with over a decade of hands-on experience, she has honed her skills to cultivate a deeper understanding of the natural world around us. Beyond her gardening prowess, Mary Jane holds a distinct edge as a Professional Engineer, an expertise that often intertwines with her gardening methodologies, bringing a unique perspective to her readers. The delicate foliage of maiden hair fern really stands out against a hosta’s wide leaves. Or a tall ostrich fern can be a thriller in a pot, growing tall out the center with hostas all around. Hostas With Themselves Because of the abundance of hosta species, you can always mix them in a container to create a beautiful foliage tapestry. Achillea Agastache Bamboo Bee plants Ground covers Buddleja Cortaderia Camelia Campanula Clematis Enchiacea Datura Evergreen plants Hibiscus Hortensia Jasmine Lavender Lupine Poppy Phlox Peony Rododendron Rozes Sage Ornamental grass Shade plants Veronica Viburnum All plants

When it comes to the size of the container, the choice is yours. Just keep in mind that large pots will need to be watered less often than smaller ones. I also love a mixed bag of hostas together, they create a patchwork of colors. I see this done in garden beds, but it can be a huge task that requires a lot of plants to create the effect. But in the close confines of a container, you can achieve this patchwork using only 3-5 varieties. To finish off this list I wanted to share some of my ideas for incorporating hostas into container arrangements. Here are a few ideas to try, expand on, and/or play with this gardening season. If your container is part shade/sun then most varieties will work in your containers. Choose any of the green varieties. ‘Francee’ is a classic green hosta with a thin white margin, perfect for part shade/sun conditions. ‘August Moon’ is an even green variety that will turn more golden yellow if it gets more sun.White Feather Hostas do best when fertilized with a slow-release fertilizer. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium should be in the fertilizer you use. Because Hostas are heavy feeders, these nutrients are essential for the plant. When you notice the lower leaves turning yellow and brown, or if you see any soft, brown, mushy decay, the plant has gotten infected by some fungal disease. I like potting soil for containers because it is light and fluffy and retains and drains moisture freely. This is important for container environments. Baby Booties Hosta– This is a miniscule (for the hosta world) variation that only grows to be 7 inches tall and 12 inches wide. The foliage is a deep rainforest green with cream colored margins. The most common pests affecting White Feather Hostas are slugs and snails. These pests are attracted to the plant’s succulent leaves, which they eat.

When planting white feather hosta, it is important to choose a location in full shade. The plant also prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in zones 3 through 9. White Feather Hostas can grow to be about 18-20 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide. Be sure to prepare the soil for the hosta prior to planting. Sunlight requirements for White Feather hosta Hostas look great in a pot on their own, but they also play nice in mixed containers with other plants. Here are some of my favorite companions for planting with hostas. Coleus Coleus is an excellent companion plant for hostas because of its colored leaves that blend in with the foliage of the hosta. They don’t need much fertilizer, but if you are growing them in the wrong soil or they aren’t thriving as they should then fertilizing is recommended. Hostas growing in a pot can be fed half-strength tomato fertilizer a couple of times during the year. Pruning Allium Amaryllis Anemone Grape hyacinth Eremurus Hyacinten Iris Crocus Lily Gladiolus Dahlia Daffodils Ranunculus Tulips Snowdrops Begonia Calla Hemerocallis All flower bulbs Or plant a tall variety, like ‘Sum and Substance’ in the middle of a container and use small wax begonias underneath such as Olympic White. The hosta will appear to rise up from the fluffy mound of flowers.

Try planting a container with a hosta ‘Curly Fries’as the main feature. Then plant small flowers underneath such as lobelia or bacopa. Finish the look off with some ivy spilling out. They will take longer to grow large, but it’s a good place to start. Take your bare root from the bag and plant it into your container. You will see little ‘eyes’ on the tip of the plant where the roots come together. Plant those tips at the soil line. Water regularly and watch it grow. Sum and Substance’ hostas are my favorite because of their impact and versatility. They have tall stems and large even chartreuse leaves. The tall stems make it perfect to use as the thriller or feature plant. Make sure to plant or place this plant in the shade because the sun is not tolerated. The best option is to place the plant in a spot with full shade. Its light-colored and thin leaves can get sunburnt rather easily, so be careful with how much sun gets to it. A great way to ensure the shade is to plant it underneath a tree, do keep in mind that they don’t like feuding with shallow-rooted trees. Soil & Fertilizer