hosta

When watering your hostas, remember to water them deeply but not too often. During the spring and summer, hostas should be watered anywhere from 1 to 3 times per week, depending on the weather, soil & location. Make sure the soil is slightly moist but not soggy. During the winter months, reduce watering to once a week or even less if the temperatures are very low. When watering, pour the water around the base of the plant until it begins to saturate the soil. Avoid getting the leaves wet, as this can cause rot or disease.

Hosta (Tardiana Group) 'Blue Danube' needs bright sunlight but not direct sun for a healthy growth. This plant species is a shade-loving perennial and can tolerate 2-4 hours of morning sunlight or light dappled shade for the entire day. While they can tolerate more sunlight if the temperatures are not too hot, it is important to ensure proper light in order to get the best color from the variegated leaves.

Hosta should only be pruned if it is becoming overgrown or unruly after flowering. Hosta is usually pruned in late summer or early fall & should be done after the final flowering of the season and before the plant enters dormancy for the winter. Pruning can be done by removing any wilted or dead leaves, cutting back the leaves to a desired length, or cutting whole stems and foliage back to the ground. Be sure to use sharp, clean pruning tools when pruning and always sterilize them between uses. This species generally grows best when trimmed by no more than about a 1/4 of its current height.