Hosta UFO
Hosta UFO
Hosta UFO
Plantain Lily, Funkia
Arrived in poor condition, it hasn't recovered and its two soft leaves seem to be slowly rotting... will it ever come back?
Mi, 17/05/2025
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Description
The Hosta UFO is a giant variety, a majestic plant for shade that forms a huge clump of deeply veined, almost round leaves. They emerge in dark green and quickly a narrow and irregular yellow border appears. Later in the season, the leaves lighten and take on a green-yellow hue. It blooms in the summer with spikes adorned with purple bells. This sensational plant takes its time to express its full potential, but it deserves a prime location, in the garden or in a very large pot on the terrace.
This Hosta, or Funkia UFO, resulting from the hybridisation of Hosta Gunther's Prize, was obtained by M. & J. Fransen. It is a deciduous perennial, completely hardy belonging to the asparagus family. This variety develops a giant clump starting from spring. The plant, mature in 6 years, reaches up to 1m (3ft) or 1.2m (4ft) in height and 1.5m (5ft) to 1.8m (6ft) in spread, if the conditions are right. The thick, heavy, leathery leaves, some cup-shaped, can measure up to 45cm (18in) long. They are almost round, slightly undulate and have well-defined veins. Their colour is dark green with a matte appearance, then a lighter green with a yellowish tinge. Flowering occurs in July-August, in the form of elongated mauve bells, clustered towards the top of the peduncles that emerge from the foliage. This perennial spreads by stolons, similar to strawberries. It is a long-lived plant. The leathery leaves of the Hosta UFO are highly resistant to slugs.
The placement of the Hosta UFO must be carefully considered and wisely chosen, as this eye-catching plant takes up space. For example, it can be placed in isolation to highlight the curve of a shaded path, on the edge of a woodland, sheltered from the wind, where the soil is deep and fertile. This large hosta pairs well with tall ferns, high meadow rues, rodgersias, or bamboos in partial shade.
Most species found in Western gardens have been introduced from Japan. Hostas, known as 'urui' in Japan, are commonly consumed and are edible.
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Hosta
UFO
Asparagaceae
Plantain Lily, Funkia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Hostas are planted in spring or autumn. They prefer deep, fertile, humus-rich, loose soil, preferably neutral to acidic (at least low in limestone), moist to wet throughout the year. Plant them in partial shade or dappled shade and in a sheltered position away from strong winds.
Prepare a planting hole of 20cm (8in) x 20cm (8in) x 20cm (8in). If your soil is heavy, mix half compost with crumbled soil, partially refill the hole and place your plant with its root ball so that the top of the root ball is covered with 3cm (1in) of soil. The addition of a slow-release fertilizer (such as bonemeal) will nourish your plant during its rooting period without the risk of burning. Make sure to position the collar well above ground level. Firm the soil and water generously to eliminate air pockets. If the weather is dry, you will need to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate the establishment of your plant. Also, water regularly in dry summers.
With their common preference for moist areas, slugs and snails never stray far from hostas. Even though blue or variegated hostas often have thicker and tougher foliage, which is less appetizing to slugs, these plants should still be protected from gastropods. Protect your Hostas by surrounding them with ferramol-based granules (approved for Organic Agriculture), eggshells, coffee grounds, mulch, or any dry and rough natural substance that repels them. Hedgehogs are the gardener's best allies when it comes to controlling gastropods, as unlike chickens, they do not dig up soil and do not attack the young green shoots of young plants. Finally, some plants have a repellent smell for slugs, such as wormwood and garlic.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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