May I have your advice please?

Mercedes Brugh · Post by **Mercedes Brugh** » Jun 22, 2007 1:14 pm

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to this forum and wonder if you could tell me what to do for these Blue Angel hostas. These are on the west side of the house. There are more just around the corner, on the north side, and they are just dandy so far.

Mercedes
Indiana

eastwood2007 · Post by **eastwood2007** » Jun 22, 2007 1:18 pm

Welcome to the forums, Mercedes! I think you will have lots of fun, and there sure is alot of good help here when you need it!

On your Blue Angels....it looks to me like they are getting too much sun. That washed out look is sun scald, I think. How many hours of sun do they get in a day? The west side of the house may be too hot for them.

Hopefully some of the experts will reply.

Again, welcome!

Mercedes Brugh · Post by **Mercedes Brugh** » Jun 22, 2007 1:22 pm

Thank-you, Charla. That's a thought.

They may get 2 hrs. of sun a day...there is a BIG house about 15' away that keeps them in shade except when the sun is highest and hottest.

But last year the hostas around the corner also became affected when they were vulnerable on account of a hot, dry spell. These on the west side get it first though.

renaldo75 · Post by **renaldo75** » Jun 22, 2007 1:29 pm

I'd say that Charla is correct. Looks like too much sun to me. If they've been there for long [and I'm guessing they have for several years from the size] then they should be acclimated to the amount of sun they receive there unless they are large plants newly planted there.

If they've been there for several years & are still doing this, then I'd increase the amount of water they receive weekly or move them to a more shaded spot when the temps are cooler. In either case, they won't look any better again this year - and probably worse since summer has just started.

If they are larger plants that are newly planted in that location, and they do get some shade in the afternoon [not total sun at least], then I'd leave them where they are & keep them well-watered. But don't water when the temp is 90 or higher or you may encourage southern blight which could lead to crown rot. Give them this year to acclimate themselves to this new location, and they should do much better there next year.

Hope this helps.

Lessadragon · Post by **Lessadragon** » Jun 22, 2007 6:29 pm

It looks like sun scald and heat damage. If they are only getting 2 hours of sun a day, that may not be the only culprit. If the houses are both or only one of them is brick, then there will be a lot of heat coming off of them, even at night. Lots of water will help. But I'm thinking they may still be a little on the crispy side during the hottest months of the year.

Lynn

Mercedes Brugh · Post by **Mercedes Brugh** » Jun 22, 2007 6:48 pm

Thanks everyone. It does get hot along there. Perhaps it doesn't help that the house shingles are black.

Sounds like the best course is to move them as soon as possible...Should the damaged leaves be cut off?

Roxanne · Post by **Roxanne** » Jun 22, 2007 9:42 pm

Looks like lack of sufficient water to me. 2 hours of sun a day shouldn't fry a Hosta that has lived in the same location over a period of years. Try watering them....alot, and don't move them or cut leaves either. See what you get next year.

buff24 · Post by **buff24** » Jun 22, 2007 10:44 pm

I agree, looks like lack of sufficient water to me... I would recommend more water, and see if the second flush of leaves look any better...

thy · Post by **thy** » Jun 24, 2007 5:05 pm

Hej and welcome to the forums

The hotter there is the more water they need

and the black color do not help them either

adlesma · Post by **adlesma** » Jun 24, 2007 5:59 pm

Hi, I'm new here, too. I also have hostas that need some extra water in the heat, but I didn't realize that you couldn't water when it's over 90. Do you mean - 90 at the time? So you could water in the morning if it's a hot spell, before it gets to be 90 (which sometimes is at 7:00 in the morning...)?
Sorry, probably a very stupid question!
Thanks,
Nancy

eastwood2007 · Post by **eastwood2007** » Jun 25, 2007 12:03 am

Nancy, Hi! Welcome to the forums! Not a dumb question. Here is a link to a thread that was running the other day about just that topic.

http://www.hallsongardens.com/forums/vi ... hp?t=44943
If you read it then maybe post additional questions there, you will probably get some more response.

Again, welcome!

adlesma · Post by **adlesma** » Jun 25, 2007 12:20 am

Wow, perfect! Thanks, Charla!
Nancy