I check my hosts every spring. I'll tell you what is more correct to do with a crawled rhizome
Fiery fireworks, fellow flower growers!
Want to admire your host every summer? In the spring of every year, be sure to check how things are with the rhizome. I'll explain why this is so important and what to do when it sticks out above the surface.
When I just started decorating the garden, I planted hosts and irises. And I didn't know anything about the intricacies of growing! I thought it was normal for both plants to have bulging rhizomes. I was wrong! Don't repeat my mistakes
First, let's remember what a host is. In nature, the plant prefers moderately moist soils. By the way, for this reason, I strongly advise due to my capabilities, but it is advisable to regularly water the host in hot summer.
What happens when the hosta rhizome sticks out above the ground?
Did you know? The old name of the garden plant is function. Received in honor of German botanist Heinrich Funk
The host's root system is more horizontal than superficial. When it rises above the ground, the area of moisture evaporation increases slightly. The plant begins to have less water, which, as we found out above, is necessary for the active growth and beauty of the bush.
At the same time, the area of the roots decreases, with which the function absorbs the same notorious moisture from the soil. And also nutrients.
Given the emerging lack of moisture and nutrition, it's easy to guess: nothing good for the hosts! She will not die, but in terms of growth and decorativeness it will begin to lose ground.
Be sure to deepen the hosta rhizome if you notice that it has begun to protrude from the soil. But do it right:
Cover the host rhizome with loose soil. The sprouts and small roots will be able to breathe normally and will not mate. Add neutral high peat or sand to the mound to improve the structure of the earth.
The rhizome bulges out due to precipitation, watering, winds. When it is not possible to solve the problem by adding earth, it is time to transplant your favorite bush. A change of residence will benefit the plant
To what depth is it better to bury the hosta rhizome:
- Large spreading bushes (about 80 cm in diameter) - 5-7 cm;
- Medium - 3-5 cm;
- Young growth and miniature varieties - 2-4 cm.
And your plant will be delighted! Like hosts and was this article helpful? Please put "Thumbs up" then! Thank you. And I advise hardworking gardeners to look here (an urgent problem): Does winter garlic turn yellow? I will tell you how I return the feathers to their normal color and save the harvest