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We need to be extra vigilant in a prolonged hot & sunny spell. It’s not just the watering that needs to change; it’s also the pots & containers position that needs consideration. Pots should be moved to a good shaded are, at least for the time being. Less direct sun on the pots, the less evaporation happens. Provide more shade with other larger plants, or an umbrella or shade sail.

We are delighted to have a guest blog from Pat Hutchinson. A confirmed Hosta lover of many years. Pat and her family own Yorke House & White Rose Cottage. An award-winning English country garden in the heart of Nidderdale. The garden has a series of distinct areas flowing through two acres of ornamental garden. Colour-themed borders of herbaceous perennials, roses and shrubs. Natural pond and stream with delightful waterside plantings. Plus of course a very large collection

January Should be a month of rest for Hosta growers with very little that has to be done. Hostas are dormant and fast asleep. Here’s some things to think about.

The flowers are part of the life cycle of the Hosta and should be enjoyed. Whilst they are not primarily grown for their flowers, their blooms attract certain pollinators. Hostas produce bell-shaped flowers that bloom in summer and provide nectar for both bees & butterflies. Bees are highly attracted to purple & lavender, and the bees can be seen in abundance during the flowering season.

Your Hosta has a natural shape for weed suppression. Consider the mature size of a clump of leafy Hosta planted alongside another, not just a Hosta, but completely covering the soil beneath, preventing weed germination. The weed seedling will always be here but are being denied the essential materials for them to successfully germinate.

The first bit of advice would be to keep your miniatures in containers & not to plant in open ground. At least until they are well established. Miniatures refers to the ultimate size of the Hostas which also means that the root structure is also very small.

Fasciation usually becomes more prevalent when the Spring weather can’t make up its mind what to do. We have had unseasonably cold weather, followed by a prolonged period of extremely warm weather. Followed by heavy overnight frosts. It’s no wonder the Hostas are confused. It is felt that these rapid shifts in temperatures shock the plants biological clock as it tries to emerge.

Plant Passports may sound like a drole subject for a blog, but there is a reason for having them and we feel the need to let you know why we participate. We are more than happy to be a part of legislation that protects the UK’s plant population.

Sun or shade for your Hostas?

Making the correct choice on the Hosta, that you put in your garden is important. Get it wrong and you will be disappointed. Your decision will be based on what type of garden you have. What you have growing there and how much sun or shade you have. It will also depend on the size of your plot and what is in it.

Dividing is done for many reasons, The most important is the health of the Hosta. dividing will invigorate the clump and it will be healthier for years to come. You may simply want to increase your stock or pass on to close friends.

igns of Spring are all around us now. Snowdrops are over, Daffodils and Aconites are still hanging on, and we are patiently waiting for our overwintering Hostas to show their lovely pips. Soil temperatures are staring to warm up, and some of our Hostas have started to burst through the soil surface, others are still thinking about it.

The new gardening season is just around the corner and the biggest indicator of Spring, for Hosta growers, is the emergence of Hosta pips.

Visitors to Rewela Hostas nursery often tend towards the more striking varieties. The ones that look a bit different to the run of the mill variety of Hosta. This may be colour of the leaf, the contrast in the different colours on the leaf, and often, the intensity of a particular colour such as white.

February offers us an advantage over the slugs as we can get ready for them before they become active.

t’s been about 2 years since we last discussed AI generate photos and if anything, it seems to have got worse, not better. I thought maybe it was just a phase and everyone would get wise to it, but no, sadly many people are still spending their hard earned cash on these products

However, what is underneath makes the difference in whether you get a good one or not. The root structure is probably the most important element of the Hosta. It’s probably not the most glamorous subject to talk about, but I feel there are Hostas growers that will find this interesting.

You may not be able to do anything when everything is frozen solid, but there will be times when you can get outside, even though you don’t fancy it, and do a little winter maintenance. Take the opportunity while you can. Getting outside is good for you, and better than sitting with your feet up, watching television all day long. Get out there, even if it’s only for a short while. Wrap yourself up well, and get to it.

Now is a great time to plan ahead for a great Hosta display this year. Whilst the weather conditions reduce the amount of time you may spend in your garden, why don’t you make use of your ‘indoor’ time and make some plans for the rest of the year. No matter the size of your plot, it will always benefit from a bit of winter organisation.

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