 Hostas prefer to be in partial
shade but any Hosta can be grown in full sun. The major drawback to growing them in
full sun is they usually will not look as good. First lets define the term
"Full Sun" - by full sun we mean sun during the very middle of the
day. The part of the day that is hot and uncomfortable. Morning sun and late
afternoon sun are not considered full sun. In fact many hostas will have more intense
coloration if located where they can receive morning sun. There is no such thing as
a Hosta that likes full sun - but there are some that tolerate it better than
others. The most important thing to remember when growing these shade loving plants
in full sun is keep them well watered. If you can keep the plants supplied with
water then there are a few varieties that do ok in full sun. Be aware however that
if you let them dry out their leaves will begin to burn. The American Hosta Society
considers the following Hostas "Sun Tolerant"
Please keep in mind that Hostas generally require more water than the rain
provides each year. Hostas are native to Korea, Japan and coastal China - these
areas are cooler and wetter than most parts of the US. For beautiful plants you will need
to provide additional water during the growing season , even for plants grown in the
shade. If you are growing Hostas in full sun you must be willing to water the plants very
often.
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