If you havent tried growing hostas yet, now is the time. If youve got a few plants in your garden, you ought to have a few more. Trust me. Millions of gardeners cant be wrong, either.
Among the best-selling perennials in North America, hostas range from miniatures less than two inches tall to many with extra-large leaves the size of horses heads and flower scapes more than five feet tall. Planted as single specimens, as companions to other plants or as entire hosta gardens, these plants draw attention and dont ask much in return.
Where else can you find a plant that can enhance your garden architecture as well as carry so many different and interesting leaf descriptions? They come seersuckered, leathery, oval, puckered, irregularly margined, heart-shaped, abruptly tipped, crinkled, highly corrugated and ruffled. They range from dark green to almost white, and from yellow to rich gold. Though not known for their flowers, many push out blooms that rival the beauty of almost any other plant.
The two best attributes of hostas and the reasons theyre so widely planted are their shade tolerance and ease of care. Just remember these planting tips and youll be on...