Hosta Zeus
Hosta Zeus
Hosta Zeus
Plantain Lily, Hosta
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Description
Hosta 'Zeus' is a rare, large variegated hosta which refreshes the image of giant varieties. A sport of the impressive 'Empress Wu', it has a generous stature, but is clothed in brighter foliage. Its clump forms a wide, upright, voluminous mound, creating a focal point in shaded areas. Very hardy and suited to moist, deep soils, 'Zeus' is suitable for woodland borders as well as large containers.
This Hosta, or Plantain Lily, is a perfectly hardy perennial from the Asparagaceae family. 'Zeus' is a cultivar selected by the Belgian Gino Vandekinderen in the early 2020s. It is classified among the large hostas: its foliage reaches 55 to 60 cm in height and 80 to 90 cm in width. Its growth forms a wide, well-defined mound: the leaves in the centre of the clump are more upright, those on the outside slightly arched. They are large, ovate to elongated and pointed, borne on green petioles. In spring, they display an almost creamy white centre, edged with a bright green; over the weeks, this centre becomes covered with pale green streaks and spots, then turns light green. Their green border remains very sharp and accentuates the shape of the leaf. The leaf texture is thick. The fleshy roots come from a short rhizome; the clump widens by thickening and divides easily. This variety flowers between July and August. Its 75 to 80 cm tall flowering stems bear clusters of lavender tubular flowers.
'Zeus' draws attention in a shady or partially shaded border. It is best planted as a solitary specimen, slightly set back from a path or near a terrace. It thrives on the edge of a damp woodland, at the foot of trees or large shrubs that provide it with light shade. In a deep container, it adds character to a shaded patio. It can be combined with a large Dryopteris wallichiana fern, a bluish-green giant hosta 'Krossa Regal' and a Heuchera 'Mega Caramel', for contrast. A few pink plumes of Astilbe chinensis will complete this woodland scene, which will remain decorative for a large part of the growing season.
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Botanical data
Hosta
Zeus
Asparagaceae
Plantain Lily, Hosta
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Zeus hostas in spring or autumn. Hostas prefer a deep, rich, humus-bearing, loose soil, ideally neutral to acidic (and certainly low in lime), that remains moist to damp throughout the year. Position them in partial shade or dappled shade, in a location sheltered from strong winds.
Prepare a planting hole measuring 20 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm. If your soil is heavy, mix in an equal amount of compost with the crumbled soil, partially refill the hole, and place your young plant with its root ball so that the top of the ball is covered by 3 cm of soil. Adding a base fertiliser (dried blood, horn meal) will nourish your plant during its rooting period without risk of scorching. Ensure the collar is positioned well above soil level. Firm the soil and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets. If the weather is dry, water regularly for a few weeks to help your plant establish. Also, water regularly during a dry summer.
With their shared preference for damp places, slugs and snails are never far from hostas. Even though blue or variegated hostas often have thicker, tougher foliage, making them less appealing to slugs, these plants still need protection. Protect your Hosta plants by surrounding them with pellets based on ferramol (approved for organic agriculture), crushed eggshells, coffee grounds, woodchip mulch, or any dry, rough natural substance that deters them. Hedgehogs are the gardener's best allies in the fight against slugs and snails, because unlike chickens, they do not dig up the soil or attack the fresh green shoots of young plants. Finally, some plants have a scent that repels slugs, for example 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.