Hosta Schwertwal

Hosta Schwertwal, bred by Klaus Jentsch, is a beautiful blue hosta with sky-blue foliage that adds elegance to any shade garden. Sometimes is this hosta also called as hosta DD Schwertwal. As this cultivar was not registered, its name is not clear. We used the name used on Hosta Library web page. The elongated, pointed leaves create a bold and refined look, making it a standout perennial plant. This medium-sized hosta reaches a height of about 40-50 cm and is ideal for planting in shaded garden areas where its unique leaf shape and color can shine. Blooming from June to August, hosta Schwertwal produces delicate pale lilac flowers that hover gracefully above the foliage. Whether as a centerpiece in a garden bed or part of a hosta collection, hosta Schwertwal is a versatile and reliable hosta cultivar.

How to grow hostas

Save light shade to shade place in your garden to plant hostas. Filtered sun is best for the colorful varieties to reach their full color contrast. The green and blue hostas are the most shade-tolerant. Usually the yellow cultivars are the most sun-tolerant. The most dangerous is a direct sunshine, especially hot afternoon sun. This is the most critical where temperatures are high. Variegated varieties, especially those with a lot of white in the leaves, burn very easily. Blue color of leaves turns to green-blue or even fully green with too much direct sun. Plants with thick leaves are better suited for dry soil conditions than thin-leaved ones, but none is able to grow years-long in very dry soil. Plant hostas in moist, humus-rich soil. Water your hostas well immediately as you plant them. Give them water regularly during their first one or two growing season. Hostas grow slowly and may take 2 to 5 years to reach their full size, longer for the largest species and cultivars. Reserve a plenty of space in your perennial bed for hostas. Most of them are medium sized or large perennials. Hostas are almost fully disease and pest resistant. The most dangerous injury can by caused by slugs, snails and deers.