Time in a Bottle Hosta

Narrow, yellow leaves with a gentle ripple along the edges give the Time in a Bottle Hosta its unique look. This easy-care plant is a good choice for shady corners of a yard or gardeners who prefer not to get very involved. The foliage grows in a rosette formation, with foliage emerging from a central point. This lush, leafy plant slowly transitions from yellow to chartreuse throughout the growing season. Tall flower spikes shoot up by late summer and are topped with clusters of purple flowers.

Hostas make excellent foundation plantings and can add a pop of color along a fence, stone wall, or walkway. The Time in a Bottle Hosta thrives in partial sun, making this plant a good fit underneath a tree. Established plants require very little care and provide dependable greenery each year. The hardy Time in a Bottle Hosta grows as a perennial in zones 3 through 9.

Time in a Bottle Hosta Care

Hosta plants are known as shade-loving plants, but this leafy beauty needs about 4 hours of sunlight per day. A spot that receives morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. The Time in a Bottle Hosta can live in average soil but expect the best results when grown in rich soil that is acidic to neutral. The soil should be moist and allow drainage. Water consistently for the first year, and after establishing, water Time in a Bottle only during an extended dry spell. Apply a layer of organic mulch to retain moisture and support the plant. Feed Time in a Bottle Hosta each spring using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Remove dead or damaged growth as it appears. The flower stalks can be removed when the flowers fade to maintain a tidy look. Hostas are herbaceous perennials, meaning all growth will die after the first frost. Remove the dead foliage in the late fall or early spring. Divide the Time in a Bottle Hosta as needed in the spring or fall.

Time in a Bottle Hosta Spacing

The Time in a Bottle Hosta has a mounded growth habit. Mature plants stand 12 inches tall and 36 inches wide. Plants can be spaced 36 inches apart to create a continuous leafy look.