Hosta 'Candy Hearts'

How to Grow and Care for Hosta 'Candy Hearts'

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Grow in a shady spot in fertile soil that does not dry out, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

Watering: Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weatherSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Hosta 'Candy Hearts'

Hosta 'Candy Hearts'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in a shady spot in fertile soil that does not dry out, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

How to Water Hosta 'Candy Hearts'?

Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Hosta 'Candy Hearts'?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Hosta 'Candy Hearts'?

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What Soil Is Best for Hosta 'Candy Hearts'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Hosta 'Candy Hearts'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Hosta 'Candy Hearts'?

Balanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer

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How to Prune Hosta 'Candy Hearts'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Hosta 'Candy Hearts'?

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

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How to Transplant Hosta 'Candy Hearts'?

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How to Care for Hosta 'Candy Hearts' in Winter?

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How to Plant Hosta 'Candy Hearts'?

Grow in a shady spot in fertile soil that does not dry out, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

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How to Repot Hosta 'Candy Hearts'?

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How to Harvest Hosta 'Candy Hearts'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails, though these thicker-leaved blue cultivars are more resistant than others. Container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil

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The Toxicity of Hosta 'Candy Hearts'

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Attributes of Hosta 'Candy Hearts'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hosta 'Candy Hearts'
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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