One should not plant hostas in the sun completely carelessly and lost in thought. That can backfire. The reason: the majority of hostas do not tolerate the sun. Why is that and are there specimens that can make friends with direct sunlight?

Most hosta varieties do not like sun

Hostas - not made for direct sun

The hostas find their home mainly in forest areas. There they grow overhead in the shade of the treetops and cover the forest floor below. For this reason hostas are generally not made for direct sunlight.

Among other things, the soil dries out quickly in the sun and hostas inevitably need a moist environment in order to be able to grow well. A shady to semi-shady location suits them better.

Willing to compromise: These strains tolerate sunlight

If you choose a green-leaved hosta, you can plant it in the sun if necessary. Varieties with fragrant flowers also develop better in terms of their fragrance if they are exposed to some sunlight. Last but not least, there are varieties with golden-yellow leaves that shine more beautifully with a portion of sunlight.

But don't take this lightly: Hostas should never be exposed to the merciless midday sun! A location on a south-facing balcony is also completely unsuitable for hostas, as it gets much too hot there in summer. A position in which the hostas receive sun in the morning or evening is better.

Do not place blue-leaved and variegated varieties in the sun

A hosta that has blue foliage or variegated foliage should not be planted in the sun. Only a shady or semi-shady location is suitable here. In the full sun, such varieties fade. They can also burn (brown spots), especially if they have a light center leaf.

These strains can tolerate some sunlight

If you decide to plant a hosta in the sun, choose one of the following sun-tolerant species/varieties:

  • Korea Funkie
  • Gold Rim Funkie
  • Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet'
  • Wavy Gold Funkie
  • Gold Funkie 'Gold Edger'
  • Green-edged Funkie 'Guacamole'
  • Large White-bordered Funkie 'Regal Splendor'

tips

When it comes to hostas, it's better to transplant than to keep in the wrong (sunny) location and risk fading and burning there.

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