hosta

Water Hosta 'Fortunei Albomarginata' plants regularly, aiming for 1 inch of water per week either from rainfall or from irrigation. Water every 5 to 7 days or as needed to keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water in the morning so the leaves have time to dry before nightfall. Keep the soil moist but not saturated. If the soil feels dry to the touch, give the plants a thorough soaking.

Hosta 'Fortunei Albomarginata’ plants thrive in an area with bright, indirect light. This plant prefers to be in an area that is fully shaded during the hottest part of the day, such as late morning and early afternoon. Too much direct sunlight can cause the leaves to become bleached and burnt. If the hosta plant is placed in an area that receives too much sun, it will need to be filtered in some way, such as by using a sheer curtain or moving the plant to an area that receives dappled sunlight. It is recommended that the plant receives at least 4 hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day.

Hosta 'Fortunei Albomarginata' should be pruned each year to keep its shape and grow in a controlled, attractive way. This plant typically requires pruning twice a year. The first pruning should take place in the fall, after the first frost. At this time, remove any dead, dying, or damaged foliage as well as any foliage that is no longer producing flowers. The second pruning should occur in the spring. During this pruning, remove any leaves which appear to be withered, discolored, or otherwise not in the best condition. Additionally, if unwanted seed pods have formed since the fall pruning, these should be removed. Finally, remove any roots that appear to be too long by cutting them back to the desired length. After pruning, the plant should be fertilized, watered and mulched.