About Hosta

Hosta plant grow from seed

Hosta seeds sprout nicely indoors, under normal house conditions, with temperatures running 60-70F. Use a "peaty" starter mix and just lightly cover the seed with peat moss. Keep the seed moist but not saturated until germination.

How to care hosta?

For the best care of hostas, plant them in rich organic soil with a slightly acidic pH.In spite of their almost tropical look, hostas are rugged and once established, they tolerate almost any soil and will grow for years. When discussing growing hostas, drainage is most important.When newly planted, keep the roots moist, not wet. Once established, hosta plants are very tolerant of summer drought.

Pruning

Some gardeners clip off the flower stalks when they appear, though other growers recognize the value of the white or purple flowers to bees and other pollinators. If you do allow the flowers to bloom, clip off the stalks after the flowers have faded.