Funkies are attractive both alone and in groups.They can be planted in multi-variety groups or in the company of other species with similar environmental requirements.
Funkie is grown for delicate decorative leaves. In some varieties they have a changeable color, they are light at the beginning of the growing season, but they darken with time.It should not be forgotten that funkies are flowering plants, they usually bear white or light purple flowers.In some varieties the inflorescences can be really impressive.
Funkies are relatively hardy and undemanding to grow.It is commonly believed that they are considered shade plants.Meanwhile, there are many varieties available, suitable for growing in semi-shaded or even sunny places (then, however, the leaves may lose their decorative qualities a bit).
Excellent varieties of tulips to plant out, recommended by us:
Funkie is planted from spring to fall. Plants need to be watered abundantly and then mulched. Hosts are rarely attacked by disease.They are also avoided by most pests, unfortunately with the exception of snails that like to eat their leaves.We wrote extensively about the fight against these unwanted mollusks in the May issue.
It is best to choose varieties that are reluctantly eaten by mollusks, those with thick leaves, such as 'June', 'Big Daddy', 'Blue Mouse Ears', 'Empress Wu'.Funkie very much they look good among rhododendrons and azaleas.They feel great among periwinkles, ferns.
Low varieties such as "Snow Flakes" are perfect for borders.Funkies can also be grown in containers, as long as they are in a quiet and slightly shaded place.Plants need to be watered and fed regularly. Funkia leaves can be used in floristry as a decoration of floral bouquets.
Funkie not only for shade
Funkie is traditionally planted in shaded areas, but the currently available varieties such as 'Francee' and 'Frisian Pride' can also be grown in sunny locations. More and more varieties are also suitable for pots. This solution is doubly beneficial.Firstly, funkies are less likely to fall victim to snails, secondly, they are easy to arrange.It is worth adding that they look very good in plantings on the banks of ponds and ponds.
Varieties for the flowerbed and for the pot
It is estimated that there are about 4,000 varieties of funkii in the world, differing in wonderful colors, size and shape of the leaves.Interestingly, there are also some that are not at all they taste like voracious snails.
- Hosta x tardiana 'Halcyon' blooms from July to September with pale purple bell-shaped flowers.
- 'Francee' feels very comfortable in partial shade, it is distinguished by a beautiful light edge of the leaves.
- 'Pineapple Upsidedown Cake' stains a nice yellow color as the leaves develop.
- 'El Nino' is one of the most interesting varieties of funkia with heart-shaped leaves with a creamy-white border that looks painted. Importantly, this variety is not eaten by snails.
- 'Red Dragon' is a real rarity among hosts. This variety has original red petioles.
- 'Blue Mouse Ears' has green-blue leaves, reminiscent of mouse ears. This variety is perfect for potted growing in shady places. 7. 'June' has pointed leaves with original streaks on the outside.
