Upon arrival of your shipment, open the boxes immediately and inspect your new hostas. Any shortages or damages must be reported within 5 days. If your garden spot is not yet prepared, we suggest that you pot your Hostas in a 1 gallon pot or larger with well draining, commercial potting mix. Take care in handling roots during the planting process, they are living plants. Water your newly potted Hostas sparingly, over watering is a major cause of death.
Roots exposed to cold, wet conditions for extended periods are at risk of root rot.
However, pots should also not be allowed to dry out completely between watering. While planting your hostas in full sunshine will not kill them, it sure can make them look bad. The leaves become burnt. If large lush leaves are desired you will want to grow them in more shade. Improving the soil with large quantities of organic matter such as peat moss will enable the plants to have a ready supply of moisture available.