hosta

Hosta 'Floradora' should be watered once or twice a week depending on the season. In the summer months, provide plants with about 1 inch of water per week either with an irrigation system or by hand. During the cooler season, water plants only when the soil feels dry to a couple of inches below the surface. Aim to keep the soil consistently moist, but not wet. It is always important to check soil moisture levels before watering.

Hosta 'Floradora' is a resilient shade loving perennial plant that will do best in part shade or full shade locations. It prefers soil that is well-drained and rich in organic matter, and it should be watered regularly during dry periods. In terms of sunlight, this species of plant should receive between 3-6 hours of sun each day. During spring and summer, the plant should be kept in a bright, shaded area, preferably receiving morning sunlight and afternoon shade. During the winter months, the sunshine exposure can be reduced slightly, requiring that the plant should receive only 2-4 hours of sun each day.

Hosta 'Floradora' should be pruned lightly in spring or late fall when the plant is dormant. Pruning should be minimal, and generally consists of tidy-up tasks such as removing dead or damaged leaves, removing spent flower spikes and shearing off excessive shoots. This can be done with pruning shears or scissors. No more than a quarter of the plant should be removed, and any damage to healthy leaves should be avoided. Additionally, no fertilizer should be applied after pruning.