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- Which location does the Funkie like best?
- A shade-loving perennial
- What happens in the sun?
- The soil: moist, nutritious and well drained
- Tips
Funkia thrive best in a shady location
Which location does the Funkie like best?
The hosta can be found not only in gardens, but also on some balconies and terraces. After all, it is different than other shrubs when it comes to their location claim, and thus becomes a valuable green element. But how exactly does your location claim look like?
Early article Funkien: species and varieties at a glance Next article Planting funerals: Which aspects play a role?A shade-loving perennial
The origin of the Funkie lies in forests, at forest edges and in damp meadows. As a result, her site requirements are easy to understand: she wishes to be planted in a shady to moderately partially shaded and optimally protected location. The penumbra represents their tolerance zone.
What happens in the sun?
Hostas exposed to direct sunlight such as the scorching midday sun, it often happens that their leaves fade. This is especially the case with varieties of blue foliage. The blue changes to an unspectacular green.
Also white and yellow variegated varieties should never be planted in the sun, as they lose color there. Only green-leaved species and varieties tolerate sunlight and retain their appearance when the soil is sufficiently moist.
The soil: moist, nutritious and well drained
The soil should mimic a good forest floor. Gladly the funerals can be planted under conifers or other tall plants and serve there for example as a pretty groundcover. The substrate should have the following properties:
Tips
Some funkies grow extremely high. Make sure you get plenty of shade not only on the ground, but also in height. Sometimes that is completely forgotten.