An observation on sun tolerant hostas
djacob Z6a SE WI
2 years ago
I created a bed for sun tolerant hostas last year and filled it with some well known sun loving hostas:
Liberty, Sagae, Queen Josephine, Marilyn and Snow Mouse. All of them burned at some level (mild to bad). They had to be covered, protected, from the sun. This year they came back beautiful. This year the ones I added, Brother Stephen, El Niño and Tattoo also burned but the second flush of leaves came out nicely.
Here is the second flush of leaves which have adapted to my yard conditions.
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djacob Z6a SE WI
2 years ago
El Niño with some burn. There is a sign giving it shade. Here’s the new leaves
Hopefully they will be fine next year——no burn! Just seems to be the pattern in my yard.
debra
cearbhaill (zone 6b Eastern Kentucky)
2 years agodjacob Z6a SE WI thanked cearbhaill (zone 6b Eastern Kentucky)Related Discussions
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Comments (19)That's really interesting - how different hosta do in different places. By this time of the year, most everything at my house has a few crunchy patches. This year, Dark Star burned. It's one that my dog got, though, so it's reverted to juvenile leaves and is small again. Francee never burns for me. It's 101 today, by my thermometer. This is Francee just now. (She isn't in a lot of sun, though.) bk...See MoreSun Tolerant hosta
Comments (10)"Perfect Perennials" informs us that the most damage occurs from 11 AM to 4PM. They also claim that the thick leaved and fragrant hostas with enough water will also tolerate sun conditions better than others. Additionally they inform us that there is "no such thing as a truly sun-tolerant hosta, zone 6 and south they need some shade. Below I have added ones not mentioned before that tolerate four or more hours of sun without excessive care: Alex Summers Aztec Treasure Birchwood Parky's Gold Blonde Elf Blue Mammoth Blue Unbrellas'Calypso Chartreuse Ruffles Choko Nishiki Feather Boa Fragrant Gold Green Fountain Green Wedge Glory Gold Regal Gold StandardGolden Anniversary Golden Tiara Green Sheen Hadspen Blue hypoleuca Hoosier Harmony Inniswood Joker June Lady Isobel Barnett Lemon Lime Mackawa Nancy Minks OnStage Paul's Glory Venus Radiant Edger Regal Splendor Sagae September Sun Shining Tot Solar Flare Summer Fragrance Sundance Sun Dance Sun Glow Treasure undulata Albomarginata Vanilla Cream Vera Verde Whirlwind Wrinkles and Cream Zounds Just remember, the more sun, the more water they need....See MoreStriptease hosta sun tolerance.....
Comments (9)I am in a much higher zone with high humidity. I have nine of the Striptease family. They get morning sun here, and they are all doing beautifully. A picture would be nice. I'd expect a sunburn to be on a leaf at the top of the plant. If it is one that is down low, coming from the bottom growth, it is simply tired and worn out. As they get a new flush of growth at the top, some of my older leaves, which may have endured some cold damage in the spring, give up and turn yellow and then brown. Have you had a few coolish nights recently? Perhaps that can explain a yellowing leaf. The plant is responding with some go-to-bed-for-the-winter anticipation. Fall colors on hosta can also be beautiful, so be prepared to look for that. Here is my most recent photo of the "family".... Striptease itself is top row left, then Gypsy Rose, Kiwi Full Monty. Next row Snake Eyes, Juha, Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, Hanky Panky. Front is Cabaret, Erotica. All holding up very well I think....See MoreWhich hosta is more sun tolerant?
Comments (18)I had to google my latitude just to see - +35.6099681. Unfortunately, it's the worst kind of sun - afternoon. At least at this time of year, the bed gets dappled sun from about 2 to 5. There is a space between two trees that I think is crying out for a hosta. ;) I could be wrong and if I am I guess I will find something else that likes that spot. I haven't seen any local hosta societies, most are east and the climate is vastly different than the mountains. There are a couple of gardens out in the Waynesville area that I'd like to visit and see if there are any knowledgeable people at. The ones that I've gone to in my area don't seem to know much about Hostas in particular, other than they like shade. Trial and error works as well as anything it seems. : ) Thanks all!...See Moredjacob Z6a SE WI
2 years agodjacob Z6a SE WI
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