How to Grow Giant Hostas
There are a variety of giant hosta plants available. Hosta plants come in many different sizes and are a low maintenance choice for landscaping. Hostas that grow to be at least 30 inches in height are considered to be giant hostas. Use these beautiful plants to complement any landscape design.
- Purchase giant hosta plants from a local nursery. Ask a sales associate to help you choose a variety of hostas that will grow to be at least 30 inches.
- Choose a location to plant the giant hosta plants. Be sure that the spot you choose has adequate drainage and partial sunlight.
- Dig a hole that is 12-16 inches deep and twice the size of the plant for each giant hosta plant. Fill the hole with a couple of inches of fertilizer to help the giant hosta plant to receive the nutrients it needs to grow.
- Remove the container from the giant hosta plant being planted. Remove the excess dirt and shake out the roots so that they are not compacted.
- Place the hosta plant into the hole to determine if the hole is the proper width and depth. You want to be sure that the leaves of the hosta plant sit at ground level. If the hole is too deep you can add a small amount of fertilizer to the hole to raise the depth.
- Pack the removed dirt into the hole around the roots of the hosta plant. Be sure that the soil is at ground level and is firmly packed.
- Apply 1 inch of water to a freshly planted hosta, and 1 inch a week there after.
- Apply a small amount of fertilizer to each host plant every 6 weeks to keep the giant hosta plant healthy.