Yellow hosts: varieties with a description and their cultivation

The yellow hosta is a beautiful ornamental plant that can give the garden design a special brightness and expressiveness. This plant is sun-loving; most varieties, under the influence of a heavenly body, acquire full brightness in color. The well-known hosts among gardeners "Captain Kirk", "Sun Power", Lemon Delight and others look very interesting in the composition of flower beds and flower beds. Varieties with yellow leaves are often planted as part of bright summer flower beds, adding juiciness to them. Those species in which the golden color is presented only as an original detail look no less interesting. For example, Hosta Cinderella with a yellow border around the edge or a similar but smaller variety, Cliffords Forest Fire. Plants with a golden center and emerald border are also very popular - here Dance With Me stands out. The original yellow hosta will definitely not spoil the landscape composition and will easily become a true decoration of the garden.

Yellow hosts are represented in Russia by perennial winter-hardy species that tolerate shading well and are not afraid of the harsh climate. Plants are characterized by rapid growth, no need for transplantation. Host leaves are smooth and wavy, bumpy and striped, with pronounced veins. They are also quite different in shape - heart-shaped plates look especially decorative, but they can also be rounded, ovoid, lanceolate. Most yellow hosts have the ability to change color during the season. In addition, all types are divided into:

• miniature, 10-15 cm high;
• dwarf, up to 10 cm;
• small up to 25 cm;
• medium, from 25 to 45.7 cm;
• large, up to 71 cm;
• giant, over 72 cm and more.

Giant hosta with large, heart-shaped leaves of a dark green color in the center and golden at the edges. The variety blooms by the end of summer with lavender bell-shaped inflorescences. The bush grows up to 80 cm in height and reaches 1.5 m in diameter. For bicolor leaves, the abundance of ultraviolet radiation is of great importance. You can preserve the decorativeness of the variety by providing it with sufficient sunlight in the morning and afternoon.

Hosta variety "Captain Kirk" has yellow-green leaves with a green border around the edge. The plant gives flowers of a light lilac color, belongs to the category of large species, reaches a height of 50 cm with a rather compact circumference of the bush, no more than 90 cm.The spectacular hybrid is distinguished by its rapid growth, keeps its magnificent shape well. The border of a contrasting color can be up to 7 cm wide, the leaves are fleshy and thick, smooth.

The variety is winter-hardy, withstands a drop in temperature to -34 degrees, needs sun in the morning. "Captain Kirk" is a sport of another popular variety - Gold Standard, but it has a brighter and more intense color. During the season, the middle of the leaves fade to ivory.

A beautiful hosta with yellow leaves that change their hue from chartreuse to sunny golden. It acquires its bright color in the spring and holds it until the very frost. The height of the bush reaches 70 cm, its crown is domed, it grows up to 150 cm in diameter. To preserve the brightness of the color, the variety is recommended to be planted in areas where natural light is preserved in the morning. Sun Power hosts are suitable for planting as tapeworms and bloom with pale lilac bells on tall shoots. This is one of the best and most popular American varieties.

Hybrid hosta with a yellow border and thin, slightly wavy at the edges, lanceolate leaves. It is characterized by abundant, lush flowering. This hybrid is small in size, growing only up to 20 cm in height and up to 40 cm in diameter. Lemon Delight is characterized by rapid growth. A special originality is given to it by the preservation of green in the center and yellow at the edges of the color throughout the season.

An original, very beautiful hosta with expressive multi-colored veined leaves located longitudinally on the surface of the heart-shaped plate. The edges have a dark green contrasting border. Inside, the main background is light green, well-defined stripes of yellow, cream, emerald hue. By the end of summer, the entire surface of the leaf becomes green. In order for the brightness and decorativeness of the color to remain longer, it is imperative to ensure that the plant is planted in a well-lit area. The variety is medium in size, growing up to 50 cm in height and up to 80 cm in diameter.

A large variety of hosta, which is successful in solitary plantings, indoor plant growing. It reaches 51 cm in height, and can grow up to 114 cm in diameter. The leaves are large, heart-shaped, with a yellow border and a green center. Well-defined veins give the plant an additional decorative effect. The variety is especially loved by connoisseurs of landscapes in Japanese and Chinese style, it matches the Asian aesthetics. It looks good when framed by water bodies.

A hybrid of hosts, representing a sport from the Sagae variety. It is a large plant, reaching 70 cm in height and with the same width. The leaf plates are large, heart-shaped, have a greenish-blue color in the center and a wide yellow border along the edges. By the end of the season, the brightness of the color fades. The formed curtain is dense, characterized by rapid growth.

Luxurious hosta of medium size, grows no more than 45 cm in height, the bush remains compact. The heart-shaped leaf looks especially impressive in bicolor color. Dark, green edging frames the golden-light green middle. The variety forms tall lavender inflorescences, looks impressive and expressive in combination with flower beds and flower beds, in group plantings.

A miniature hosta variety that grows no more than 20 cm in height and 40 cm in diameter. The compact lush bush has a special color. A green border surrounds parallel stripes of yellow-cream color, gradually turning into white. The compact socket does not take up much space, it is suitable for decorating rabatki, flower beds, flower beds. This hosta needs regular division, at least once every 4 years, since the bush grows very quickly.

An ornamental small hosta variety that grows up to 20 cm in height. Forms a lush rosette with glossy ovoid leaves. The contrasting color with a green border and parallel yellow stripes in the middle looks very picturesque and attracts attention.

One of the most beautiful yellow host varieties, with a rich green border around the edges of an oval leaf. The golden lemon color in the center of the plate is complemented by corrugated veins. The plant can be a great addition to garden beds and flower beds. The bush is quite large, up to 60 cm high and up to 100 cm wide. In winter, it tolerates temperatures down to -30 degrees without shelter.

Although hosts are considered unpretentious plants, in the variant with yellow leaves or bicolor colors, they still need careful care. When choosing a planting site, it is imperative to adhere to the recommendations given by the breeders. Leaves of non-standard colors need more intense lighting than solid green options. In addition, in the process of growing a bush, it is necessary to provide it with a fairly abundant watering, regular feeding.

See the next video for taking care of the host.