Choose tough varieties such as Golden Tiara, Lancifolia, Erromena, or one of the hostas in the fortunei group i.e. Albo marginata, Aureo marginata, etc. Your hostas will thrive but will not multiply as fast as an improved soil garden. Your soil may not retain moisture as well as amended soil. During hot weather check the soil and water as needed. A. Spring to early summer and late summer to fall are the two choice times.
Temperatures are cooler and rainfall is usually plentiful.
Hosta can be planted at any time during the growing season-even mid summer. More maintenance on your part is required for mid summer plantings. Your new arrivals will have to be watered frequently. When you order from us, we enclose with your hostas a copy of our Planting and Maintenance Guide. We explain how to plant your new arrivals and annual maintenance.