hosta

Hosta 'Fragrant Fire' should be watered regularly, with damp (not wet) soil. It should be watered about once a week, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Water generously during summer months, but in winter, reduce watering to around once a month. Try to water only in the morning, to give the plant time to absorb the water before evening cool temperatures arrive.

Hosta 'Fragrant Fire' is a drought and heat tolerant plant that thrives in partial to full sun exposure. It is best to start with partial shade when growing this plant and then gradually increase the sun exposure as it matures. Its ideal sun exposure would be 4 to 6 hours of direct sun per day. Hosta 'Fragrant Fire' should be planted in an area where it won't be overwhelmed by the sun for long periods of time, such as in the shade of a large tree or bushes. This type of plant should be watered regularly and prefers well-drained soil. If it is subject to hot temperatures, it may be necessary to provide afternoon shade to prevent sunburn.

Hosta 'Fragrant Fire' should be pruned in late spring after new growth has begun. Pruning should be minimal, focusing primarily on removing any dead, diseased, or broken foliage. If the plant is overgrown, it may be necessary to prune the foliage back by 1-half or 2-thirds. For marginal areas where winter injury has occurred, remove only dead and damaged foliage. For best performance, it is important not to overprune Hostas in order to avoid loss of blooms and foliage.