Can hostas grow in full shade?

It's for good reason—hostas absolutely love shade. Indeed, they languish in the hot afternoon sun so your shady landscape will provide them just the right conditions.
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Which hostas do best in full shade?

Best Hostas for Shade in Part Sun to Full Shade
  • Touch of Class Hosta has dark blue with yellow centers. ...
  • Paradigm Hosta has bright chartreuse streaked foliage with rich blue green margins. ...
  • Brother Stefan Hosta has chartreuse centers with blue edges.
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How much shade can a Hosta take?

Though they are considered shade-tolerant plants, most will not thrive if grown in deep shade. Many hostas are more vigorous and will show best colors when given some exposure to sun, such as morning sun with afternoon shade. Full sun in the morning is less intense than full sun in early afternoon.
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Where should you not plant hostas?

It's important to know that these perennials grow best in soil that's fertile and full of organic matter. Avoid planting hostas in heavy clay soil, which won't offer enough drainage. In areas that receive a lot of snow in the winter, to protect stems and leaves, place hostas where snow tends to pile up.
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How much sun does a Hosta need?

About two hours of daily sun exposure will keep these yellow or golden beauties looking their best. Aim for morning sun to avoid burned leaves. Similarly, fragrant hostas in the species Hosta plantaginea, need exposure to the sun to develop their flowers.
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What to Plant in Full Shade - Hostas, Ferns



How do I make hostas shade?

Hostas are shade tolerant rather than shade loving plants. The key is to keep them very well watered, and mulching also helps to keep the ground cool. Don't put mulch right up to the base of the plant, but leave a bare area of 3-4 inches wide around the base to prevent any problems with southern blight or mildew.
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Do hostas need a lot of water?

Hostas are drought tolerant, yet like moist well drained soil. If the weather is hotter, increase the watering to three times per 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.
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Do hostas get bigger every year?

Hostas are perennials, which means they will come back bigger and better every year. Most hostas grow well in Zones 3 to 9. These versatile shade plants form a mound of leaves but vary greatly by variety, offering differences in plant size, leaf shape, and leaf color.
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Do hostas spread out?

Versatile and easy to grow, most hosta varieties spread readily once they are established. They grow from rhizomes that spread just below soil level, and healthy clumps of hostas can be divided into smaller clumps every few years to share with friends, family and neighbors.
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Why are my hostas not getting big?

Hostas NEED water to grow. If they don't receive the hydration that they require, they'll literally stop growing. They also won't flower if they don't get enough water. What this means is that you should consider how much water your Hostas are actually getting every week.
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Do hostas and hydrangeas go together?

With the right planning, hostas (Hosta spp.) and hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp.) are perfect partners. Both thrive in part shade, while hostas even tolerate the deeper shade cast by the taller shrubs.
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Do Hydrangeas like sun or shade?

Hydrangeas like morning sun, but do not do well if they're in direct, hot afternoon sun. Partial shade in the later parts of the day is ideal for these beauties.
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Can hostas take late afternoon sun?

Rather, hostas that withstand sun are referred to as sun-tolerant hostas. That means they can take some sun — definitely a little more than most of their shade-loving hosta cousins — but still need protection from the hot afternoon sun.
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What plant grows well in full shade?

Cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior; zones 6 to 11) Japanese Pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis; zones 4 to 8) Some varieties of plantain lily (Hosta spp.; zones 3 to 8 or 9, typically) Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis; zones 2 to 7)
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Which plant grows best in shade?

We recommend 20 of the best plants for shade, below.
  • Stinking iris, Iris foetidissima.
  • Wood spurge, Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae.
  • Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis.
  • Winter aconites, Eranthis hyemalis.
  • Bellflower, Campanula.
  • Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea.
  • Granny's bonnet, Aquilegia.
  • Bleeding heart, Lamprocapnos spectabilis.
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What is full shade?

What is Full Shade? Full shade is defined as less than four hours of direct sun per day. Notice we didn't say zero hours of direct sun—that would be dense shade which is the darkest of all light levels where few plants can survive. Full shade loving plants enjoy a few hours of sun each day, preferably in the morning.
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How many hostas can you plant together?

Plant each small hosta approximately 28 inches (70 cm) apart. Plant each medium hosta approximately 40 inches (1 m) apart. Plant each large hosta approximately 60 inches (150 cm) apart. Plant each Giant hosta approximately 80 inches (2 m) apart.
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Should hostas be cut back for winter?

Hostas are a perennial plant, meaning that it's leaves die back in the winter. Known for having large waxy leaves that produce long stalks with blooms, this easy to care for plant will need to be cut back in the fall. To promote healthy blooms in the spring, it is important to prepare the hostas for winter.
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Should you cut off damaged hosta leaves?

Unfortunately, as unsightly as they are, damaged Hosta leaves should not be removed until after the killing frosts of autumn arrive. One should then remove the dead, unsightly foliage and destroy it. The good news is, next spring, beautiful new Hosta leaves will emerge with no holes!
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How many years do hostas live?

Hostas require little care and will live to be 30 or more years if properly cared for. While most known for thriving in the shade garden, the reality is more nuanced. The ideal situation is dappled shade.
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What is good to plant 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.
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Can you transplant hostas anytime?

Wondering when to transplant hostas? The ideal times are in spring or early autumn. In most regions, if you can time it right, plan to transplant hostas before seasonal rains arrive. That way, the rains can keep soil moist and help new plants get established more quickly.
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What do Overwatered hostas look like?

The foliage turns yellow and scorches at the margins. When you see hosta plant leaves turning yellow because of too much sun, it is termed hosta scorch. Hosta scorch is even more pronounced if the plant is also grown in poor soil. The plant prefers soil rich in organic matter that will hold water.
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How long does it take for hostas to spread?

During spring, hosta foliage will continue to expand and grow, completing the process within six to eight weeks of emergence.
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What do you do with hostas at the end of the season?

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.
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