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Hosta Brim Cap is notable for its large cupped leaves with light patterns on the edges. It can fill the garden with greenery and decorate the landscape of the site. The plant is easy to care for and does not require super-fertile soil for its good growth and development. The Asian hybrid reproduces in several ways and after three seasons develops into a full-fledged plant.
Description of hosta Brim Cap
“Brim Cup” or “variegated bowl” is one of the exotic hosta varieties. The plant has unusual leaves that are shaped like containers. Hosta plates have a rich green color with a light, golden edging. The central part outstrips the growth of the edging, so the leaves become wrinkled. Towards mid-summer, the edges change from a light shade to white.
The flower is distinguished by earlier flowering. "Brim Cap" blooms at the end of June or early July. Inflorescences in the form of a brush appear on a bare stem. The height of the peduncle can reach 45-50 cm. At the beginning of flowering they have a lilac hue, then by mid-July they lose their pigment and become white, like the ornament on the leaves. Flowers decorate the garden until August.
An adult bush reaches a height of 30-35 cm with leaves up to 18 cm long and 16 cm wide. One copy occupies an area of up to 75 cm.
Hosta "Brim Cap" blooms in mid-July
Features of the hybrid hosta variety Brim Cup:
- has an attractive appearance;
- grows quickly;
- unpretentious in terms of soil composition and care;
- grows well in shaded areas;
- prevents the active growth of weeds;
- grows in one place for a long time;
- does not age;
- withstands low temperatures.
The leaves of an adult plant become rounded and smoother. 8-10 year old bushes reach their highest bloom.
The cup-shaped hosta belongs to plants of the third winter hardiness zone and can withstand temperatures down to -40 ° C.
Hosta is native to Asia. A climate comfortable for these plants prevails in central Russia, where the summer period is characterized by low temperatures and high air humidity.
Application in landscape design
Hostas can be planted along the banks of a reservoir in combination with other representatives of the flora that prefer moist soil.
A chic composition is formed by “Brim Cap” and the white variety “Bressingham Blue”.
It is better to plant small plants at some distance from an adult hosta, otherwise its leaves will not allow low-growing bushes to develop.
Hosta bushes "Brim Cap" serve as an excellent frame for the garden plot
These include:
- primrose;
- daisies;
- lungworts.
Plants with small bulbs that do not need to be dug up after each season are planted next to hostas.
It can be:
- muscaria;
- crocuses;
- Chionodoxa;
- Pushkinia;
- daffodils.
Reproduction methods
Hosta can reproduce in three ways:
- using seeds;
- cuttings;
- division of a mature bush.
The third method is the most popular among gardeners.
"Brim Cap" tolerates division and transportation well and takes root quickly. It is necessary to divide an adult bush with a shovel and transfer the shoot with part of the rhizome to a separate hole.
Landing algorithm
New plants can be planted in early spring, before the leaves appear, or in late summer - early autumn.
Warning! You need to be careful when choosing Brim Cap bushes for planting. In the rhizome area there should be several buds that have just begun to sprout.
The roots of healthy hosta seedlings are spreading and not wrinkled. Their length is about 10 cm. Specimens with mold or rot are not suitable for planting.
It is important to organize proper storage of young cuttings before planting in the ground. This can be a room with a low temperature (up to +10 ° C), away from sunlight.
Can be stored in places:
- cellar;
- refrigerator (lower shelf);
- warm balcony.
Seedlings that take root and become stronger before the onset of frost will overwinter better
Hosta hybrida Brim Cup is a perennial plant, so it should be thoroughly rooted.
The following fertilizers can be applied to the planting site:
- compost;
- rotted manure;
- peat;
- river sand;
- ash (if acidic soil predominates in the garden).
Fertilizers need to be mixed and the hole filled with this mixture. The hole should be 2/3 full. Then the soil should be watered generously with cool water and mixed with nutrient soil.
The roots should be distributed on a fertilized layer of soil. Sprouting buds on the root collar should be positioned no lower than the soil level. Next, you need to cover the roots with soil and moisten the soil again. Mulch around the plantings.
Growing rules
“Brim Cap” grows well with regular moderate watering, but not in swampy soils; it thrives in darkened areas of the site and away from strong gusts of wind and drafts.
If the hosta grows in a sunny area of the garden, it is better to plant a plant with a lush crown in front of it, which needs more ultraviolet light.
The degree of illumination required for the full growth of the Brim Cap hybrid can be determined by the edging of its leaf plates: the larger the area occupied by the light pattern, the more light the host needs.
The deep dark green hue indicates that the bush will feel more comfortable in shady areas.
The Brim Cap variety grows well in moist, slightly acidic soils
The best method of watering is drip. The hosta should be provided with moisture without touching the leaves with water. With proper watering, the sun's rays will not leave burns on the greenery and the fungus will not spread.
The hybrid does not require frequent heavy feeding.You need to fertilize the bushes 2-3 times per season or use fertilizers that provide action for a long time.
You can feed Brim Cap with a combined mineral composition in early spring.
Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compounds have a positive effect on the growth and development of hosta.
Algorithm:
- At the beginning of the season, when the leaves have not yet “hatched,” the Brim Cap hosta is fertilized with a complex with a high nitrogen content. The optimal proportions of substances N+P+K are 20:10:10. You can add azofoska. When using mineral mixtures, it is important not to overdo it.
- In spring and summer, for better foliage color, you need to use fertilizers with the optimal ratio of all components.
- Plantings benefit from organic compounds: humus, manure. They are safe, but the color of the leaf blades may change.
The mulching method keeps the soil moist and helps ventilate the Brim Cap root system. The top layer of the substrate does not dry out and remains loosened.
Types of mulch:
- pieces of bark;
- textile covering;
- conifer cones and needles.
Preparing for winter
To prepare the plant for the winter period, at the end of summer, you need to stop feeding the substrate.
Leaves need not be cut. Due to its high frost resistance, hosta tolerates low temperatures typical of the central zone of the Russian Federation, Belarus and Ukraine, even in open ground.
Before winter frosts, you need to stop feeding the plant.
If the underground part of the hosta is close to the surface, it may suffer due to frequent temperature changes in winter.
Diseases and pests
Hosta variety "Brim Cup" is not susceptible to diseases, but can be damaged by pests.
The main enemy of the plant is the slug. The appearance of a bush can be spoiled by even one individual, and there are many of them. Slugs eat fresh leaves. There is a simple and gentle way to control pests - mulching. But using soft peat or sawdust will not be effective.
Slugs will not crawl onto high surfaces. You can also sprinkle the bushes around with lime or superphosphate fertilizer; pests do not like these substances.
For the Asian hybrid "Brim Cap" these fertilizers are harmless. Lime reduces the acidity of the soil, and superphosphate makes its composition richer.
Wood ash containing potassium carbonate and alkalis is also effective.
Remove snails and slugs by hand
Conclusion
Hosta Brim Cap is notable for the beauty of its leaves and the lack of difficulties in the care process. The plant often becomes an object of interest for gardeners and landscape designers. For successful cultivation, you need to choose the right rooting site and carry out regular watering.
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