hosta

Hosta 'Fortunei Hyacinthina' should be watered regularly about once a week, or whenever the top half of the soil feels dry to the touch. During periods of ongoing drought, it may need to be watered more frequently. If the current climate is particularly hot and dry, water deeper and less often to encourage a deep root system. Generally, a good soaking once a week should suffice, but it’s best to check soil moisture levels and adjust the watering schedule as needed. Over-watering should be avoided, as this may lead to root rot. As a guideline, 1 to 1 ½ inches of water per week is adequate for this species.

Hosta 'Fortunei Hyacinthina' is a shade loving plant that requires partial-shade to full shade exposures. While it will tolerate full sun in cooler climates, it may experience scorching and burning in hot climates if the full sun exposure is more than 3-4 hours a day. This plant prefers at least 4 hours of indirect or filtered sunlight each day, or a combination of direct sun in the mornings and partial shade during the afternoons. The best time to provide sunlight for this plant is early and late in the day, as the morning and evening sun is less intense and less likely to burn the leaves of the plant.

Hosta 'Fortunei Hyacinthina' should be pruned annually in mid-to-late spring. Prune out any dead, diseased, or damaged leaves, as well as any that have yellowed or become faded. To encourage growth, any large, overly lush leaves can be thinned mid-season. Trim back any long or outstretched shoots as well as those showing signs of tiredness. In general, only remove up to 1-third of the foliage for the best results. Use pruning shears to get a neat, clean cut.