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What pairs well with hostas?
Most shady perennials like astilbes (Astilbe spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8) and meadow rues (Thalictrum spp. and cvs., Zones 3–10) are excellent color companions for hostas, but they bloom only for a few weeks. Use shade-tolerant annuals like impatiens (Impatiens walleriana cvs.), nicotiana (Nicotiana spp.
What plants can be potted together?
Most of the usual houseplant suspects such as philodendrons, scheffleras, peace lilies, etc., all tolerate or even like average light, humidity and water, so could all be combined in a pot. Throw in a dracaena for height and some coleus for color, and you’ve got an eye-catching arrangement.
What perennials go well together?
Here are the best flowers that grow well together for companion gardening:
- Geraniums and Roses. Roses come in a variety of colors.
- Coneflowers and Black-Eyed Susans.
- Astilbe and Hosta.
- Hydrangeas and Daylilies.
- Daffodils and Amsonia.
- Hibiscus and Bee Balm.
- Iris and Phlox.
- Tulips and Hyacinth.
Do hostas do well in pots?
Shade-loving hostas are a natural choice for containers. Just about any planter will do, but urns look especially nice with hosta. Be sure to get a container at least 20 inches in diameter. Growing hostas in urns elevates them from the slugs and snails that like to dine on their foliage.
What flowers can you plant with hostas?
Astilbe, ferns, geraniums, and shady-friendly bulbs are great companions for hostas. Two of our favorites: bleeding hearts and heuchera. Bleeding heart (dicentra) plants provide delicate flowers and elegant, arching branches — the perfect contrast to bold, shiny, or variegated hosta plants.
How do I know what flowers to plant together?
What are your flowers’ growing conditions? Make sure to pair flowers that require the same amount of moisture and sunlight. Don’t accidentally pair a short, sun-loving plant with a taller one that will cast a shadow over it. When pairing flowers that will bloom at the same time, consider their colors and shapes.
What flowers go well with agapanthus?
Some of my favourite planting combinations include Miscanthus ‘Morning Light’, Stipa tenuissima, Verbena bonariensis. Aster frikartii, Gaura lindheimeri, Echinacea purpurea, and Salvia nemorosa. Agapanthus also works wonderfully when planted en masse – planted in huge drifts they look amazing.
Will hostas survive winter in pots?
Large potted hostas will normally overwinter well. The above large The Shining hosta is planted in a plastic red pot. Here is Zone 6, it survives the winter without being taken into an unheated shed, garage or greenhouse.
How often should you water hostas in pots?
Large hostas should be watered two times per week and daily during hot weather, especially if it gets more sun. Hostas growing in pots will require more frequent watering. Because pots drain quicker than gardens areas, it can be a challenge to give the plant the slow drink it needs.
What to plant with hostas in containers?
Hostas play well with other shade-tolerant plants like Shasta daisies, violas, pansies, heuchera, coleus, impatiens and begonias. Tuck a few daffodil or other bulbs deep into the container for a welcome bright spot in spring.
How do you plant hostas and hydrangeas together?
Plant the hostas in a ring around the hydrangea, at the depth and spacing recommended by the nursery. Leave enough room between the base of the hydrangea and the hostas to accommodate both plants’ ultimate spreads. Stagger the plants within the ring slightly to create a more natural look.