Are my sun hostas getting too much sun?

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

Many of yo recall the bed that I had cut last summer so I could collect some sun tolerant hostas. They all are recently planted and several are showing signs of leaf burn. Are they “adapting” to my conditions or are they really getting too much. The bed is getting morning sun by eight. The shade of the house starts creeping the bed about 1:00 and finishes at the front of the bed about 2:30. I am thinking the hostas in the front are getting too much sun. But even Plantaginea at the back north corner seems to be getting too much sun even though it’s in shade by 1:00. Advice, recommendations and chastising all appreciated.

Sunny Mouse Ears

Plantaginea

sorry the pics are crooked :-(

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sandyslopes z6 n. UT

6 years ago

Because they're newly planted, I'd give them until next year to see how they're adapting to that sunny area, but it doesn't sound like it should be too much. If you want to, this year you can put an umbrella, chair, or something to give them a bit of shade while they're getting established and make sure to keep them well watered.

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djacob Z6a SE WI
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks sunnyslopes!! I will try to do that. I have had to move a number of hostas around since the big branch crashed last year, but I also pruned back my limelight Hydrangea tree pretty drastically. I did not think about the repercussions of losing the shade that the tree provided. Duh!! Thanks for your advice.

debra
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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
6 years ago
they are stressed .. probably from handling.. shipping.. planting.. etc ...

it sure doesnt sound like too much sun ... but if they were grown in a shade house.. or under shade cloth ... then they are stressed.. or in shock from the change of light levels ...

the only way to get over stress or shock.. is to drink heavily ... and then you wont care about your hosta .. lol ...

for them.. its just a matter of time ...

the next set of leaves should come up accustomed to local light ... be patient ...

the peeps who grow the mice.. tend to have most success in pots ... others will have to chime in on that ...

yes.. if you can add temp shade.. all the better.. a lawn chair.. whatever ... just remember to remove them if the wind kicks up ... or storms ...

ken
djacob Z6a SE WI thanked ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
beverlymnz4
6 years ago
I've had good success with mice in the ground - but not in quite that much sun. Their roots are shallow so extra water can help but it will take until the third year, when they have more roots, for you to see if they can handle the sun.
djacob Z6a SE WI thanked beverlymnz4
steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
6 years ago
Wolverine was fighting against the local gangs of Lamia this year so it got moved into a sunnier spot and a taller Hosta put in its place (City Lights). It was in a spin out bag so no worries about the root competition. It had a little tent for the first 4 days against direct sun. I could easily move a flap or the whole thing to give it plenty of dappled shade. It seems to have adjusted well, but it didn't just fly across the country either..
djacob Z6a SE WI thanked steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
djacob Z6a SE WI
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Hey Steve, you rigged up a nice little shade. I did also give my Sunny Mouse ears some cover and pulled it back from the front of the bed. I also talked to the vendor who is only 90 minutes from me. I sent pictures and if the plant doesn’t recover, they will ship a new one.

debra

btw, I thanked everyone on this thread repeatedly but you all come up un-thanked every time I open the post. Soooo thank all of you!!