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Consider varieties such as 'Hudson Bay' or 'Wheee!', from the Shadowland® series, that have thicker leaves, giving them better slug resistance. The best prevention is to remove weeds and decaying leaves from around hostas. Deer:ĭeer devour hostas regular use of different repellents can help, or install deer fencing.(Learn more about how to keep deer away.) Slugs and snails: If you divide in fall, make sure you give the roots enough time to reestablish before cold weather. When dividing hostas in spring, wait for the "eyes" to pop out from the soil so you can distinguish how many there are and where to make a cut. It often takes four to five years for plants to mature, and division usually isn't necessary before this time. Those exposed to more sun will require more water. Water deeply to encourage the roots to grow further down into the soil. Add mulch to help reduce fluctuations & avoid dry conditions. Shadowland® 'Wheee!' CARING FOR HOSTAS Watering: Shapes from long and narrow to wide and heart shaped.Variegated with white or gold edges or centers.Shades from apple green to dark spruce, sunny yellow, grayish-blue, and blue-green leaves.Choose from a wide variety of hosta leaf colors, patterns and shapes:

Varies smooth, veined, waxy, cupped, heavily puckered, ruffled, or curled and twisted. Those with more substantial foliage can tolerate full sun in cooler zones, if given enough regular water. Blue, green, and variegated hostas will do better in slightly deeper shade, while yellow and gold ones need more light to bring out their colors. Exposure:ĭappled or partial shade all hostas need some sunlight. Mature plant size varies from 6 to 8 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide, to 48 inches tall and 6 feet wide, with many sizes in between.