Species Halcyon hosta

Halcyon hosta

Hosta 'Halcyon'

Halcyon hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') is a beautiful shade-tolerant perennial. Clusters of pointed blue-green foliage form a rounded, dense mound that creates an attractive accent in garden beds. Its showy, light-lavender flowers rise above the textured leaves and bloom in midsummer. Requiring little maintenance, Halcyon hosta grows slowly to a mature height of 18 to 20 inches and a width of 24 to 30 inches. The foliage provides an excellent backdrop for other shade-loving plants in a range of soil types, and its resilience to slug damage and deer make it a good choice for gardeners in cooler climates.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division

Hardiness Zone:

4

Flowers:

Showy, Violet Flowers In Summer

Sun:

part sun/part shade

Soil:

Humus rich

Fruits:

Fruits Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Moderate

watering

Halcyon hosta plants require regular watering. They should be watered deeply and evenly while they are actively growing, usually once every 1 to 2 weeks. During periods with minimal rainfall, water more frequently (every 4 to 7 days) so that their soil stays consistently moist but not soggy. As the weather cools in late summer, ease off on the amount of water given and avoid over-watering. Slow down your watering regime in the wintertime and water much less, if at all.

sunlight

Halcyon hosta plants, a sun-loving species, require 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. During the peak growing season from late spring to early summer, Halcyon hosta plants do best with around 6 hours of sunlight each day. When the weather is particularly hot, morning or late afternoon sun may be preferable. In winter, they should receive at least 4 hours of sunlight, preferably in bursts of 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon.

pruning

Halcyon hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') should be pruned in late summer or early fall. Prune away any dead or unhealthy leaves and flower stalks to help the plant spread out and look its best. To maintain the desired size of the Halcyon hosta, remove any new shoots and foliage that appear outside the plant's desired shape. Be careful not to cuts too close to the hosta’s crown with your pruning shears. Halcyon hostas should not be pruned too aggressively, as they need some foliage in order to remain healthy. Pruning should be kept minimal and as light as possible to achieve the desired shape and size.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Hosta 'Halcyon' typically starts flowering in late May or early June.

Starts Flowering

Hosta 'Halcyon' typically starts flowering in late May or early June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Hosta 'Halcyon' is in July and August.

Hardiness Map