Growing guide · Perennials

Hosta

How to grow Hosta 'Vulcan'.

White-hot center, dark green rim.

Light
Part sun, shade
Water
Moderate
Zones
3–9
Size
20–22 in. tall, about 3 ft wide
Spacing
3 ft apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Hosta with creamy white leaf centers streaked with green and wide dark green margins

Light

Part to full shade. Morning sun is fine; afternoon sun burns the white centers.

Water

Keep it evenly moist, especially the first year and in summer heat.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or early fall, crown at soil level, in soil with plenty of organic matter.

Feeding

Compost in spring. A balanced fertilizer as shoots emerge if growth is slow.

Pruning

Cut flower stalks after bloom. Clear leaves after frost to cut down on slugs.

Through the year

Shoots in April, full size by June, flowers in July, collapses at hard frost.

If something's off

Slugs and deer love hostas; protect both. Hostas are toxic to dogs and cats.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: A bright variegated hosta that can light up a dark corner.

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