In fact, a few varieties benefit from periods of sun exposure to keep their foliage vibrant and colorful.
But many hostas are more vigorous and display their most vibrant colors if given at least some sun exposure.
In general, yellow or gold hostas tolerate partially sunny location without losing their vibrant yellow color.
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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.
Too much sun exposure will result in burned leaves, starting from the edges inward.
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The leaves will look brown, dry, and papery.
Too much sun exposure also causes colors to fade.
Blue hostas require the most protection from the sun.
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The leaves of blue-colored hostas aren’t actually blue.
Instead, a waxy coating on the green leaves provides a blueish appearance for the plant.
Rain can also make the waxy coating fade over the course of the growing season.
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White Hostas
There are several varieties of hostas with white leaves orvariegation.
The thicker the leaves, the more tolerant the hosta will be of the sun.
A problem with whitevariegated hostasis that the leaves are white because it has minimal amounts of chlorophyll.
For the best results for white variegated hostas, only expose them to the morning sun.
Rule of thumb, the thinner the leaves, the less sun you should provide.
Hostas are strong plants and can withstand digging and replanting.
verify there’s drip irrigation available when there is full sun.
The ‘Tiara’ varities are also hardy and easy to grow.
Hostas.University of Minnesota Extension.
