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Hosta varieties with extensive white coloration or with thin leaves are likely to burn in full sun. In general, blue-leaf hostas require shade, while those with fragrant flowers, gold or yellow foliage or slight white variegation can tolerate more sun.
What is the most sun-tolerant hosta?
Hosta plantaginea is one of the most sun-tolerant hosta species, thriving even in four to six hours of sun exposure.
Which hostas are better in the sun?
The Best Hostas to Plant in Sun Rugose Leaves. Many of the sun-tolerant hostas tend to have thicker leaves. Fragrant Flowers. Lighter Leaves. Growing Tips. Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ Hosta ‘Guacamole’ Hosta ‘Stained Glass’ Hosta ‘Fortunei Aureomarginata’.
Can Patriot hosta take full sun?
Hostas prefer a location in light to open shade, although ‘Patriot’ will tolerate full sun with adequate moisture. Plant it in a location with rich moist to well-drained soils. Most hostas will tolerate sandy sites as well as clay.
Are hostas OK in full sun?
Late afternoon sun will most likely be fine too. Hosta varieties with extensive white coloration or with thin leaves are likely to burn in full sun. In general, blue-leaf hostas require shade, while those with fragrant flowers, gold or yellow foliage or slight white variegation can tolerate more sun.
What is a patriot hosta?
Among the most popular variegated hostas ever introduced, Hosta ‘Patriot’ (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming a divinely eye-catching mound of large, ovate-shaped, satiny, dark green leaves adorned with irregular ivory margins. Easy grower, ‘Patriot’ is a sport of Hosta ‘Francee’, which grows 20 in.
Where is the best place to plant hostas?
Where to Plant Hostas. To plant hostas, select a spot that receives partial to full shade. Most types of hostas can withstand morning sun but prefer a shady setting. It’s important to know that these perennials grow best in soil that’s fertile and full of organic matter.
Do hostas need lots of water?
Newly planted hostas will need daily watering for the first two weeks. Once established, small or medium plants will need a good soak once a week. Large hostas should be watered two times per week and daily during hot weather, especially if it gets more sun. Hostas growing in pots will require more frequent watering.
What is the largest hosta?
The Empress Wu, Sum & Substance, and Gentle Giant Hostas are the largest commonly available hostas, typically growing to a spread of 5′-6′ wide. Giant hostas reach their full size after five years, although it may take longer if they’re not getting the nutrients and sunlight that they need.
Why are my hostas turning brown?
Brown leaf edges are common on hostas and other shade lovers when the temperatures rise or the sun is too intense. Brown leaf edges, known as scorch, occur when the plant loses more water than is available or faster than the plant is able to absorb.
Why do my hostas look burnt?
The most frequent cause of brown edges on hosta leaves is drought stress. The leaves usually begin to droop or wilt before the problem becomes severe enough to cause browning. Increase watering so the plant receives at least 1 inch of water weekly, and cover the soil with a 2-inch mulch layer to help conserve moisture.
How often should you split hostas?
You’ll know your hostas need to be divided when they get too crowded and the center of a clump starts to die out. As a general rule, count on dividing the plants every three to four years to keep them at their healthiest. Some slow-growing varieties may need more time before they’re ready for division.
How often should I water Patriot hosta?
Hosta x ‘Patriot’ Botanical Pronunciation HOSS-tuh Water Needs Moderate Watering Needs Water regularly – weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. Companion Plants Coral Bells (Heuchera); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Painted Fern (Athyrium); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria).
How big does a Patriot hosta get?
These perennials grow vigorously to 15–20″ tall and nearly twice as wide, and throw lavender flowers on 26–30″ scapes in August.
How far apart do you plant Patriot hostas?
Soil Conditions: Hostas can survive in a wide range of soils but prefer a rich, moist soil, high in organic matter. Correct Spacing: Depending the variety, space plants 1 to 4 feet apart. Planting closer with allow the plants to fill in faster creating a ground cover of hosta.
What grows well with hostas?
Astilbe, ferns, geraniums, and shady-friendly bulbs are great companions for hostas. Two of our favorites: bleeding hearts and heuchera. Bleeding heart (dicentra) plants provide delicate flowers and elegant, arching branches — the perfect contrast to bold, shiny, or variegated hosta plants.
How many hostas should I plant together?
Ideally, if two hostas are close together, one should complement the other. A simple design trick is to use a solid-colored hosta to echo a color in a variegated one. For instance, you might place a gold hosta next to a gold-variegated hosta or a green hosta next to a green-and-white-variegated hosta.
Do you cut back hostas in the fall?
They are often cut back during early fall cleanup. Hostas will flatten out and get mushy after they have been frosted a few times — that is when I would clean them up. While it is a good idea to cut back hostas in very late fall, I often run out of time and do not cut them back until spring with no harmful effects.
