hosta

Hosta (Tardiana Group) 'Hadspen Hawk' needs to be watered generously, about once a week during the spring and summer growing season. Water the plant at the base of the crown and allow the soil to become dry between waterings. In fall, reduce watering to about once every 3 weeks. During winter, water the plant only when the soil is completely dry. Overwatering can cause crown and root rot, so it’s important to not overdue it.

Hosta (Tardiana Group) 'Hadspen Hawk' is a shade-loving plant species, so it will require 4 to 6 hours of full sunlight each day to thrive. If it's planted in full sun, it should be provided with some light shade during the hottest part of the day, especially during the summer, as too much sun can cause the plant's leaves to burn. It is best to provide Hosta 'Hadspen Hawk' with dappled sunlight during the morning hours and then move to filtered shade in the afternoon.

Hosta (Hadspen Hawk) should be pruned to remove dead or damaged leaves. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring when the dormant plant is still small and before any new shoots have appeared. Pruning should stop after plants have grown to full size and are producing flowers. Deadheading spent blooms encourages re-blooming but should done sparingly. Pruning can be done with hand shears or electric shears for large clumps.