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Hosta crispula Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus[200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones[208]. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added[208]. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7[200]. Requires a rich soil that does not dry out readily[1]. Succeeds in full sun as well as in deep shade, growing well in the semi-shade of a woodland[200, 233]. In general, the sunnier the position the moister the soil should be[233]. Another report says that the plant should be grown in full shade[251]. Plants are best not grown under trees in town gardens since the soot washed from the leaves of the trees in wet weather will tend to remain on the hosta[208]. Plants flower better when grown in a sunny position but the foliage is better when the plant is in a shady position[200]. Requires some protection from the wind[188, 251]. A very slow-growing plant[251], it is in general fully hardy in Britian, but the young leaves in spring can be destroyed by frost. New leaves are only produced in the spring and very early summer, so any damage at this time has a deep effect on the plant[233]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233]. Plants are very attractive to slugs and snails, the young shoots in spring are especially at risk[111, K]. This plant is not recognised as a species by some authorities, who see it as a garden hybrd H. 'Crispula'[251]. Especially when grown in less than ideal conditions, this species is easily confused with H. 'Thomas Hogg' and H. forfunei 'Albomarginata'[200]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. There are some named forms selected for their ornamental value[200]. This species is prone to virus disease[188, 251]. For further Hosta crispula gardening information |
