hosta

Hosta 'Fire Island' should be watered regularly to encourage healthy growth. It prefers well-drained, evenly moist soil. Water the plant whenever the top 2-3 inches of soil becomes dry. From spring to fall, about 1 inch of water per week should be sufficient. During the hotter months, it may need up to 2 inches of water a week. During the colder months, you may only need to water your Hosta 'Fire Island' about once a month. Always water slowly and uniformly, to ensure the water soaks deeply into the soil.

Hosta 'Fire Island' prefers full to partial shade, with morning sunlight being the most beneficial for this species. It should receive 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, preferably during the cooler hours of the morning. The afternoon and evening sun can be too intense and can cause the foliage to burn, so it is important to protect this plant from the intense, afternoon rays. As the season progresses, this plant will benefit from more and more sunlight.

Hosta 'Fire Island' should be pruned once a year in late winter or early spring, just before the new foliage begins to appear. Pruning should involve removing any dead or damaged leaves, and trimming back any overgrown foliage that is obscuring other plants or producing an overgrown appearance. Pruning should be light, only removing 1-third to 1-half of the total foliage growth each year. If pruning is done too aggressively, it can disrupt the growth of the plant and reduce blooming in the following season.