hosta

Hostas require approximately 1-2 inches of water per week. The best time to water hostas is in the morning. This will allow the leaves to dry off during the day, which will help prevent disease. During hot summers, extra watering may be necessary to prevent the plant from wilting. When watering, water at the root zone to prevent leaf issues. Soak the soil deeply. This allows for a deeper root system, which is better for the plant. If watering with a sprinkler, be sure it is reaching the root zone. Remember, it is better to water deeply and less frequently, rather than shallow and more often.

Hosta 'Temple Bells' thrives in an area of full or partial sun. The plant does best when the morning sun hits it directly, allowing it to get about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight during the day. Any more than 6 hours of direct sunlight can cause the leaves to scorch. Direct noon-time sunlight is often too intense for Hosta 'Temple Bells', so it is best to provide some shade or afternoon shade to protect the plant during the hottest part of the day. During the cooler months when the sun is lower in the sky, more direct sunlight can be tolerated with successful growth.

Hosta 'Temple Bells' should be pruned in early spring before new growth begins. Trim any dead foliage or flower stalks back to the base of the plant. The best time to prune this plant is just before new foliage emerges. For shaping, simply remove any unhealthy foliage, diseased foliage, or any foliage growing in an undesired direction. Prune the leaves back to a desired length or gently shape and pinch back the leaves for a pleasing effect. Depending on the desired size of the plant, you may want to cut back the main stems to the desired height after removing unruly leaves. Try not to prune too heavily, as this will cause the Hosta 'Temple Bells'to produce fewer flowers for the following season.