Hosta plantaginea
Fragrant Hosta
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Fragrant Hosta (Hosta plantaginea) - Description
When thinking of Hostas one doesn't usually think about the flowers or its fragrance, which is what this varietal brings to the table! Look for unique, huge 6" flowers that open at night and close by day (not the norm for Hostas). These will be very late season flowers for a Hosta, as they start blooming in late August. Watch for some varietals to actually carry double blooms, which is not even a consideration in the Hosta world! Due to its origins from Southern China, look for this plant to push quite early in spring, leaving it susceptible to frost and damage. The advantage of being the most southern variety of Hosta is its ability to handle full sun and heat. All these benefits will open up new opportunities in your garden by using this unique cultivar.
Fragrant Hosta (Hosta plantaginea) - Blooming
Flowers in the summer with blue or white trumpet shaped flowers that will last for several weeks. Plantain Lilies are primarily grown for their unique foliage, however.
Fragrant Hosta (Hosta plantaginea) - Growth
The great debate on Hostas is how much sun is good for them. It all depends on which varietal you have. For brighter yellow and green hostas the more sun (not afternoon sun though!), the better these colors stand out. For the darker blue and gray colored Hostas the more shade they get the more pronounced these colors become. But don't over do it! These are definitely a shade loving plant!
Fragrant Hosta (Hosta plantaginea) - Planting
When the buds first appear, divide the clumps.
Fragrant Hosta (Hosta plantaginea) - Pest
Besides the threat of snails and slugs Hostas have only just recently been victim of a new attacking virus. Since it can take years to show up by symptoms, experts have predicted that the virus (Hosta Virus X) is potentially so wide spread (all the distribution of plants and plant material), that there may not be any virus clean nurseries or wholesalers left at all!
Fragrant Hosta (Hosta plantaginea) - Interesting facts
When talking about Hostas its good to know some terminology that you may only hear in reference to these amazing landscaping plants. Scapes is a term that refers to the flower stalk of the hosta. This emerges from the crown or roots of a plant and is usually leafless, as it carries the flowers themselves high above the foliage. Another term you hear in reference to Hostas is a sport, which is a natural mutation of a given varietal that gives rise to another named varietal. About half of the Hostas on the market are 'sports' of older standard varieties.
Fragrant Hosta (Hosta plantaginea) - Soil and irrigation
Hostas prefer cool, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Water and feed during the growing season.
