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- Funkien: Species and varieties at a glance
- Green-leaved hostas
- Blue-eyed hostas
- Hostas with bicolor foliage
- Varieties with convincing flowers
- Tips
The Funkie "June" is one of the two-colored Funkien varieties
Funkien: Species and varieties at a glance
If you look at the variety of species and varieties of the funerals, it becomes obvious that this plant is a popular specimen. Today, around 4,000 varieties are known, of which you will find below a selection with their respective characteristics.
Next article Which location does the Funkie like best?Green-leaved hostas
Beginners will be well advised to start with green-leaved funkies. These are considered to be the least nurturing and undemanding. They even tolerate partially sunny locations. Two proven and at the same time not boring varieties are 'Sun Power' with an emerald foliage and 'Snowflake' with a green foliage and snow-white flowers.
Blue-eyed hostas
The blue leaves of these varieties are spectacular, no question. They average between 50 and 70 cm and belong to the species called Hosta sieboldiana. The foliage is usually blue-green and the flowers are light purple. These varieties are among the best:
Hostas with bicolor foliage
A hosta with a two-colored foliage is often the most original in its stand. Many varieties with two-colored foliage even tolerate some sunlight. But they should also be protected from the blazing midday sun. Otherwise, the foliage fades quickly and increases the risk of dryness in the soil.
Here is a selection of beautiful varieties:
Varieties with convincing flowers
Not only the leaves can convince. Some varieties bribe on the site also with their flowers such as the lance leaf Funkie 'Lancifolia', whose flowering time comparatively long persists or the strong-smelling Lilien-Funkie, Grandiflora 'or Hosta, Fragrant Bouquet' and Hosta, Guacamole '.
Tips
Particularly suitable as a solitary are also varieties with a tricolor foliage. Hosta undulata 'Univittata' (light green / dark green / white) and Hosta, Shade Fanfare '(yellow / green / white) are mentioned here. For the planting in the bucket such as on the balcony, the variety 'Honey Bell' is suitable.