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Hosta Vaid Brim is a perennial deciduous plant that is very popular among gardeners. The variety has become widespread due to its ease of care and low sensitivity to adverse factors. Such a plant can be grown in any region without encountering many difficulties.
Description of hosta Vaid Brim
It is a deciduous plant with a hemispherical shape. Characterized by rapid growth. The variety "Wide Brim" is a medium-sized hosta. The maximum height and diameter of the bush is 60 cm.
The plant is densely covered with foliage, which creates a dome-shaped bush. The size of the leaves reaches 15 cm. They are round, slightly elongated in shape. The variety "Wide Brim" has a unique color. The leaves are rich green in color with a yellow-white uneven border along the edges.
"Wide Brim" does not need a garter. Additional support is recommended only to give the bush the desired shape.
The "Wide Brim" variety grows best in partial shade. Ornamental shrubs should not be grown in the sun. Due to direct exposure to rays in the summer season, the leaves fade and dry out quickly. You can grow hosta in full shade, then the leaves will be a rich dark green color.When planted in partial shade, the shrub will be lighter.
Hosta grows well in both light and shaded areas
In mid-summer, the hybrid hosta "Wide Brim" begins to bloom. Long thin purple buds appear on it. The flowering period is from mid-July to early August. In some regions, the deadline is shifted due to climatic conditions.
The variety is resistant to low temperatures, so it can be planted in any region, including cold climates.
Application in landscape design
Hosta is used for landscaping. “Wide Brim” goes well with any plants and fits well into compositions. Because of their large leaves, these hostas are often planted as a backdrop for colorful flowers. Often, "Wide Brim" is planted next to tall bushes and trees. The variety can be used for zoning a site, creating borders and decorating artificial ponds.
Hosta can be combined well with:
- lilies;
- lungworts;
- Heuchera;
- primroses;
- astilbe;
- peonies;
- carnations;
- gladioli.
When planting several bushes, their requirements for soil composition should be taken into account. Hostas do not require large amounts of nutrients; they may be necessary for the normal growth of neighboring plants.
Reproduction methods
The most effective method is to divide the bush. To do this, select an adult healthy specimen. They dig it up, clean the roots, and cut off a “section” with several root buds. The mother bush is returned to fertilized soil, and the resulting planting material is pre-prepared for planting.
Flowers must be removed before dividing. Thanks to this, the hosta will not waste nutrients on the formation of buds, but will use them to strengthen the roots.
Another method is cuttings. A shoot with a piece of rhizome is separated from the mother bush. It is placed in a greenhouse or planted under a plastic bottle, where it takes root within 2-3 weeks.
Hosta can be propagated by seeds. This method is the most time-consuming and labor-intensive. However, it allows you to get multiple copies.
Landing algorithm
"Wide Brim" is an unpretentious variety that can be planted in almost any area. In order for the plant to develop well and perform a decorative function, it is recommended to plant it in places protected from direct sunlight. Also, planting in a draft is not allowed, as this promotes rapid evaporation of moisture in the summer season.
Any garden soil is suitable for growing Hosta Hybrida Wide Brim. The best option is fertile, moist soil with a low or medium acidity level. It is desirable that the soil contains a large amount of humus and there are many earthworms in it, enriching the soil with oxygen.
Soil for a hybrid hosta can be made independently from the following components:
- river sand;
- peat;
- purified loose garden soil;
- dry compost.
The components can be mixed in equal proportions. Sterilization of the soil mixture is not required.
Hosta seedlings are planted in early September.
Before planting, you need to check the quality of the planting material. Usually “divisions” are used; they must have at least 3 viable buds. There should be no signs of rot or mold.
Boarding procedure:
- In the selected location, dig a hole 35-40 cm deep and wide.
- Place a drainage layer on the bottom.
- Fill with prepared soil mixture.
- Leave for 3-4 days.
- Dig a hole in the soil mixture.
- Place a “cut” or seedling.
- Sprinkle the planting material so that the root buds are under the soil at a depth of 2-3 cm.
- Water with settled water.
Planting is recommended in the fall. During this period, "Wide Brim" will take root better and will be able to adapt to the decreasing temperatures before winter. Planting in spring is allowed, but in this case, when leaves appear, they must be removed so that the host spends nutrients on rooting.
Usually "Wide Brim" is planted in groups. For 1 sq. m. plant 3-4 bushes. The distance between them should be at least 40 cm.
Growing rules
The plant does not need specific care. All that is required is periodic watering, loosening the soil and mulching to maintain optimal moisture levels. It is necessary to remove weeds growing around the hosta "Wide Brim". In the summer season, sanitary trimming of the bush is recommended. Dried or deformed leaves are removed from the plant.
Hostas evaporate a lot of moisture, so in hot weather watering becomes more frequent. To reduce water consumption, you can remove the buds during their setting. Then the flowers will not consume liquid from the soil.
Watering is carried out 2-3 times a week, depending on the air temperature and the presence of precipitation. Young plants have a special need for liquid.At least 10 liters of water are spent on each bush.
The main conditions for growing are the absence of drafts and protection from the wind.
Loosening the soil with simultaneous mulching is carried out 1-2 times a month, depending on the density of the soil. The processing depth is 8-10 cm. Tree bark, straw, chopped pine needles and peat are used as mulch. A good option is dry compost, which will not only retain moisture in the soil, but also enrich it with nutrients.
To feed Wide Brim hosts, they use mineral fertilizers in liquid or dry granular form. Recharge is carried out 3-4 times a year. The first is carried out in April, during the period of intensive growth, the bushes are fertilized again before and after flowering.
Hosta can grow in one place for 8-10 years. In the future, replanting into new fertile soil will be required.
Features of caring for hosts:
Preparing for winter
The variety is resistant to frost. Adult plants tolerate temperatures down to -20 degrees, provided there is no strong wind. Young plants should be covered the first winter after planting.
In preparation, the plant should be pruned. Some gardeners advise not to remove the leaves from the hosta and leave them. They will cover the roots and protect them from freezing, and in the spring they will become a source of additional nutrients for the soil.
In autumn, hostas are pruned.
In October, with a persistent drop in temperature, fertilizing with mineral fertilizer is carried out. At the same time, loosening and mulching of the soil is carried out. The bush is cut off, leaving superficial shoots 5-8 cm long. They can be sprinkled with dry leaves and coniferous branches.It is prohibited to cover the Wide Brim hosta with an airtight film, since a lack of oxygen provokes rotting.
Diseases and pests
Hybrid hosts are resistant to infections. Diseases arise due to improper care or its complete absence. The most common pathology is anthracnose - leaf spot. Powdery mildew is common. For the treatment and prevention of these diseases, fungicides “Ordan”, “Quadris”, “Skor” are used. Treatment is carried out in spring and autumn.
Hosta may be favored by snails and slugs. To combat them, it is recommended to sprinkle the soil with tobacco ash.
Common pests include spider mites, aphids and cutworms. Insecticides are used to control insects. Preventative spraying is carried out at the end of each season. In case of pest damage, the foliage is treated twice.
Conclusion
Hosta Vaid Brim is a beautiful and unpretentious shrub. It can be planted independently or combined with other ornamental plants. Due to its low sensitivity to external factors, even inexperienced gardeners can grow such a hosta. To do this, just use simple recommendations and follow the rules of care.
