Hosta Lipstick Kiss
Hosta Lipstick Kiss
Hosta Lipstick Kiss
Hosta Lipstick Kiss
Plantain Lily, Funkia
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Description
Hosta 'Lipstick Kiss' comes from a very beautiful variety, the hosta 'Lipstick Blonde', unique with its very bright yellow foliage carried by red petioles. 'Lipstick Kiss' adds a green border to this colourful ensemble. Its upright and lanceolate leaves form a dense and bushy clump, which is very luminous. The plant is adorned with arching flower stalks filled with lavender flowers that further accentuate its spectacular side. This variety requires about 6 hours of sunlight per day to maintain its magnificent golden colour.
Hostas belong to the Asparagaceae family. Originating from Japan and China, there are no less than forty species and countless horticultural varieties appreciated for their foliage. The Hosta is a herbaceous and deciduous perennial plant, easy to grow in ordinary soil, but preferably in shade. Its vegetation emerges from the ground in spring and disappears in winter. Hosta 'Lipstick Kiss' bears basal rosettes of beautiful lanceolate leaves shaped like an ace of spades. These are upright, slightly undulate, with a waxy texture and a bright yellow colour, bordered in green and carried by red petioles. The vegetation measures about 35 cm (14in) in height and 50 cm (20in) in width at maturity. Flowering takes place in late summer, usually in August-September. Floral stems, 45cm (18in) tall, emerge bearing purple flowers. Hostas are very perennial plants that can live for many years in the garden.
Hosta 'Lipstick Kiss' is superb in borders and also in pots. Place it in morning sun so that the foliage retains its beautiful golden colour. Combine it with other varieties, as well as with tiarellas and brunneras at the base of a large tree to create a sumptuous foliage display. It will also associate well with many perennials such as astilbes, Japanese ferns, epimediums, and purple bugbanes with which it forms lovely duos that require little maintenance. Its foliage will hide the gaps left by spring-flowering bulbs. It will also look great in the company of lungworts, small violets... All hostas grow well in pots and can remain in the same container for several years. As long as the foliage is not too dense, watering from the top of the pot can be done. Then place a saucer under the pot to keeping the moisture level constant in summer.
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Hosta
Lipstick Kiss
Asparagaceae
Plantain Lily, Funkia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Hostas can be planted in spring or autumn. Hostas prefer a deep, humus-rich, loose soil, which is preferably neutral to acidic and moist to wet throughout the year. Plant them in shade or partial shade and in a sheltered position away from strong winds.
Prepare a planting hole of 20 cm (8in) x 20 cm (8in) x 20 cm (8in). If your soil is heavy, mix half compost with crumbled soil, partially backfill, and place your plant in a clump so that the top of the clump is covered with 3 cm (1in) of soil. The addition of a fertiliser (bonemeal) will nourish your plant during its rooting period without the risk of burning. Ensure that the collar is 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 help the establishment of your plant. Also, water regularly in case of a dry summer.
With their preference for humid areas, slugs and snails never stray too far from hostas. Even though blue or variegated hostas often have thicker and tougher foliage, which is less appetising to slugs, these plants must be protected from gastropods. Protect your hostas by surrounding them with granules approved in organic agriculture, eggshells, coffee grounds, mulch, or any dry and rough natural substance that repels them. Hedgehogs are the gardener's best allies in the fight against gastropods because, unlike chickens, they do not dig up the soil and do not attack the lush green shoots of young plants. Finally, some plants have a repellent odour 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 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.
The harvest period stated on our website applies to regions in USDA zones 8b to 9a (East, South-East and southern coast: Eastern Leinster, County Wexford and County Waterford, Cork region: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Cork). It will vary depending on where you live:
- In the Midlands and the inland plains: the Middle Shannon Valley, Westmeath, Offaly, Longford, Cavan and Monaghan (Athlone, Mullingar, Tullamore, Longford, Cavan, Monaghan), in USDA zones 8a to 8b, the harvest will be delayed by 1 to 2 weeks compared with the dates given. Far from the moderating influence of the sea, these plains experience late frosts right up until the end of spring. The heavy, peaty soils warm slowly here, and damp patches form pockets of frost. Wait until the soil has dried out and warmed up before planting, and protect young plants with a fleece on clear nights.
- In the Atlantic West and North-West: Kerry, Clare, Galway, Connemara, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal (Killarney, Ennis, Galway, Westport, Sligo, Letterkenny), in USDA zones 8b to 10a, the harvest will be delayed by 1 to 3 weeks compared with the dates given. Summers here are cloudier, rainier and windier than in the east, which slows down ripening and encourages late blight and other fungal diseases. Kerry and Clare are at the lower end of the range, whilst Mayo and Donegal, which are cooler and more exposed, are at the upper end. However, the mild coastal winters mean that leafy vegetables and root vegetables can be harvested at dates close to those indicated, or even earlier: shelter crops from the wind with hedges and grow heat-loving plants in greenhouses or polytunnels.
- In the highlands, above 200 m: the Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, the Galtee and Comeragh ranges, the Twelve Bens in Connemara and the Donegal highlands, in USDA zones 7b to 8a, the harvest will be delayed by 2 to 4 weeks compared with the dates given, depending on the altitude, taking care to beat the first early frosts, which may occur as early as the start of autumn. Wind, constant damp and late frosts lasting into early summer significantly shorten the growing season. Opt for sheltered, south-facing slopes, early-maturing varieties and growing under cover.
Depending on your garden’s aspect, these variations can range from one to two weeks. A frost-prone valley floor delays the harvest, whilst a south-facing wall brings it forward.
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