Fire Island Hosta

$10.00

Fire Island Hosta with striking red stems, gold-colored foliage and lavender-colored flowers that bloom in summer, this lovely medium-sized hosta makes a great piece to add to your garden or hosta collection. Attracting hummingbirds to your garden would make a great addition to the shadier side of your pollinator garden. Fire Island Hosta adds a pleasant light yellow color to a shady area.

• Botanical Name: Hosta ‘Fire Island”
• USDA Zone: 2 – 9
• Average Height: 18″ – 20″
• Average Width: 25″ – 30″
• Sun Exposure: Shade /li>

Fire Island Hosta Planting/Care Instructions

Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates. Check the light preferences for your plant and choose your location accordingly.

When you receive your Fire Island Hosta, soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the roots of your Fire Island Hosta to grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your plant. Fill in the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets.

Add a bit of slow-release fertilizer to help new plants to grow quickly. Add the recommended amount per fertilizer instructions. Be sure to water your Fire Island Hosta until it is established. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil.

Additionally, certain plants may need staking. Whenever they become too heavy to stand on their own, add bamboo or fiberglass stakes for the plants to lean against or tie up for support.
Prune plants as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners when pruning plants to prevent the spread of diseases.

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Lastly, enjoy your Fire Island Hosta and your time in the garden!