Care schedule
- Watering
- Weekly the first year and in summer Source: Kansas State University Extension
- Feeding
- Once in spring Source: Kansas State University Extension
- Light
- Filtered or dappled shade Source: University of Minnesota Extension
- Frost
- Tolerates light frost in most climates · typical
Each line links to its published source. Your pot, light, season and climate matter more than the calendar.
Care tips
- Keep soil moist.
- Watch for slugs and snails.
- Divide crowded clumps in spring.
In GoodKeap
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From university extension guides
Each line links to the published guidance it came from.
Light
Filtered or dappled shade
Hostas thrive in filtered or dappled shade for much of the day but can also survive in deep shade with less than 4 hours of sun.
Source: University of Minnesota ExtensionChecked Oct 2026
Watering
Weekly the first year and in summer
Establish hostas with frequent watering for the first two weeks, followed by weekly watering throughout the first year and summer months.
Source: Kansas State University ExtensionChecked Oct 2026
Feeding
Once in spring
Most hostas do well with an annual application of organic fertilizer or composted manure in the spring.
Source: Kansas State University ExtensionChecked Oct 2026