hosta

Hosta (Hosta 'Abby') should be watered regularly throughout the growing season. Checking soil moisture levels before watering will help you to know how often to water and when your plant needs more. Generally, Hosta 'Abby' should be watered deeply once or twice per week, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out in between waterings. During periods of extreme heat, it may be necessary to water more often. Be sure to avoid over-watering, as too much water can suffocate the roots and cause fungus and other problems. With appropriate watering, Hosta 'Abby' should thrive.

Hosta 'Abby' is a shade-loving plant species and requires at least 4 hours of direct, filtered sunlight each day. Sunlight for hostas should always be indirect, as direct sunlight can cause the leaves to burn. This plant will do best with morning sun and should be kept in the shade or filtered light in the afternoon during the hottest and brightest parts of the day.

Hosta 'Abby' should be pruned once per year in late spring, around mid-May. The amount of pruning needed depends on the desired size and shape of the plant. For a more compact and appealing look, selectively remove dead or damaged leaves and flower stalks, and thin out too-dense clumps of foliage. Cut the shoots down to a few inches from the base of the plant. For a more natural look, remove only the most damaged and diseased leaves and flower stalks. Pruning should be done to a height no lower than 1 foot above the surface of the soil.