hosta

Hosta 'Black Hills' is a hardy, low-maintenance plant species that does best when watered regularly. From spring to fall, provide approximately an inch of water per week to your plant. In the summer months, water more frequently as the temperatures rise. This will help keep the plant cool and hydrated. If the weather is especially hot and dry, water twice a week. In the winter months, water a bit less, but still ensure that the soil is moist. If the temperature has been unusually warm, water the plant every couple of weeks.

Hosta 'Black Hills' requires direct sunlight in the morning for about 4-5 hours and indirect sunlight in the afternoon for up to 6-7 hours for optimal growth. This plant prefers bright morning sunlight and shade in the afternoon, as strong afternoon sunlight can burn its foliage. Too much shade will result in spindly plants with smaller leaves, so make sure it gets plenty of light. Plant this hosta in an area that will receive morning sun and late afternoon shade for best results.

For optimal growth and development of the Hosta 'Black Hills' variety, it's best to prune it on an annual basis. Generally speaking, pruning of this particular hosta variety should take place in late winter (February - March) or early spring, right before new growth begins. When pruning this variety of hosta, you should remove any dead, wilted, or decaying foliage. You should also trim the foliage back so that only around 1 inch of the base remains. Doing this will help maintain its shape and promote new growth. Lastly, you may want to shear the foliage to create a denser, more compact plant.