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Hosta Orange Marmalade is an unusually beautiful garden plant that is often included in bouquet compositions. It does not require much maintenance and increases its decorative value over the years. The pleasant green color and simple pattern attracts attention, but does not irritate.
Description of Hosta Orange Jujube
If you describe the hosta, then the Marmalade variety can be called picky. Among gardeners it is considered to be universal for any climate. It can withstand drought and severe frosts, and also does not require serious training and skills when growing. In addition, the hosta “Orange Marmalade” is famous for its longevity: the plant can bloom for 20 years in one place, and the crown of the bush will grow every year.
According to its agrotechnical properties, the hosta is considered a universal, drought- and winter-resistant plant.
"Orange Marmalade" has large oval leaves that are slightly wrinkled and dense in texture. The main feature of this plant variety is the change in color during the period of cyclical annual flowering.When the leaves bloom, they have a bright hue (from golden yellow to bright orange), but under the sun they gradually fade, acquiring a creamy color.
The hosta flowering period usually occurs in July-early August. “Orange Marmalade” at this time has pale lilac shades and reaches a size of 1 meter. Hostas are plants from the order Liliaceae, which have a distinct pleasant smell in cool weather. On average, a bush can grow up to 50 cm in height and up to 60 cm in width. The flower growth rate is average. “Orange Marmalade” loves moisture, so it will not take root in dry soil if the soil is not moistened in time. The flower feels best in the shade or partial shade; in the open sun it shrinks and fades.
The winter hardiness of the Orange Marmalade hosta reaches grade 3, that is, it survives at temperatures down to – 40 °C. Japan or China are considered their natural habitat, but hostas are also widely used in Russia as an ornamental plant.
Application in landscape design
The hybrid hosta Orange Marmalade is often used as the basis for bouquets due to its wide, beautiful leaves and bright aroma, characteristic of the lily family. In the garden, flowers are usually planted around the perimeter of the pond so that there is no accumulation of water in the planting areas. Green and golden bushes also look advantageous against the background of rocky surfaces and stone gardens, on an emerald lawn when the plants are formed in small groups.
Orange Marmalade inflorescences have a strong aroma that intensifies in cool weather
Pale pink or purple, bright red brown flowers look impressive next to “Orange Marmalade”. This color scheme is usually characteristic of the autumn period, just the time of flowering.In the garden you can use pastel shades: peach, soft pink or beige, silver, gold and orange. You can also use blue and purple flowers next to the hostas.
White, yellow, orange and gray flower beds go well with Orange Marmalade. The main thing to remember is that hosta loves dark areas of the garden.
Reproduction methods
The most popular and effective way to propagate a bush is by dividing the rhizomes. Small specimens of four-year-old Orange Marmalade hosts are taken. The parts are carefully separated from the mother plant without damaging the rhizome. Division must be carried out in early spring or early autumn. Before planting, fertilize the soil, plow it, and water it abundantly. Plant the “delenki” at a distance of 50 centimeters between the holes. Be sure to water the hosta seedlings with a small amount of water.
Another way is to take cuttings from an adult hosta flower. It is not as popular, but no less effective. The mother host produces young shoots that detach along with the heel. Large foliage should be cut in half to allow nutrients to accumulate in the rhizome. This way the cutting loses less moisture. Then the hosta bushes are planted in the shade and watered abundantly until rooting.
Landing algorithm
The main thing you need to pay attention to when planting the Orange Marmalade hosta is the choice of location, or rather the location of sunlight and shade at different times of the day. For a decorative effect and brightness of the color of the leaves, you will have to look for a place where there will be shade during the day and sun in the evening and morning.
In addition, you will have to create small barriers from wind and drafts.
Hybrid hosta "Orange Marmalade" takes root well in soil enriched with humus. Moist soil is also important for her.
Before planting, you need to carry out the following procedures:
- In the area where the hosta is supposed to be planted, you need to add fertilizer to the soil (in the fall).
- Then plow the ground.
The best period for planting a bush is April-May. At this time, the threat of frost will pass, and the seedling is more likely to take root.
The second season of planting hostas can be done from August to September. Later is not recommended, as the plant will not have time to develop a root system. Planting in the autumn does not involve fertilizing and weeding the soil; it is enough to water the area generously.
Hosta blooms in July-August with pale lilac inflorescences
Before placing the hosta seedling in the ground, it is necessary to clean the root system:
- Remove all dry branches and rhizomes, rotten and fungus-affected parts of the plant.
- Then straighten the roots.
- Sprinkle with soil.
- Pour in plenty of water.
Before winter planting of Orange Marmalade, you need to mulch with wood sawdust and dry grass. This way the plant will have a supply of nutrients and an insulated layer over the roots.
Growing rules
Adult Orange Marmalade hostas are frost-resistant and can live for a very long time without watering. But the same cannot be said about young seedlings - the fragile root system needs regular moisture and nutrients.
Moistening the soil is carried out as follows: you need to direct a small stream of water at the roots of the hosta, trying not to touch the leaves of the flower. Moisture on them can attract pests, in particular the main enemies - slugs. They not only harm the health of the bush, but also spoil its appearance.
Due to moisture, the leaves are nailed to the ground, the integrity of the stem is compromised
Watering must be done in the morning. If you moisten at lunchtime, then only in cloudy weather, otherwise soil erosion will occur. Even if water gets on the foliage, it is necessary to remove it - wipe the leaf with a towel or napkins. Moisture can have a negative effect - it evaporates in the sun and leaves a burn in the wet area.
Hosta "Orange Marmalade" is very demanding on fertilizers. Fertilizers are quickly absorbed, as evidenced by the intensive growth of leaves and bushes. Moreover, both ready-made industrial and organic (mown grass, humus, compost, peat) fertilizers can be used for fertilizing.
Preparing for winter
Preparation for the winter period of the Orange Marmalade hosta is simple: all foliage and the yellowed ground part under the bush are removed and sent for processing. This is necessary in order to get rid of pests that may be hiding there. Hosta "Orange Marmalade" can tolerate severe frosts down to -40 °C, therefore, it is not necessary to cover it.You can make small coverings that would protect the plant from wind and drafts. But it is enough to use mulching with fallen leaves to fertilize the soil.
Diseases and pests
Pests eat the leaves and damage the plant's rhizomes. They appear from excessive moisture, which can form after rain or heavy watering of the hosta. Therefore, the bushes must be covered during rain, and the leaves must be wiped after it.
The main pests for hosta are slugs and snails
Unfortunately, getting rid of slugs is not easy, since they love shade during the daytime and come out to hunt at night. They can be destroyed using special poison granules or brewer's yeast traps.
Conclusion
Hosta Orange Marmalade is a beautiful ornamental plant that can decorate any garden. It does not require much attention, blooms for almost 20 years, and has a pleasant bright aroma. It can be used to create bouquets.
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