Hosta 'Wogon'

Planting Location and Soil Conditions

• Light Requirements: Hosta 'Wogon' prefers partial shade but can tolerate more sun than many hostas, especially in cooler climates. Morning sun helps enhance its vivid leaf color, but avoid intense afternoon exposure to prevent scorching.

• Soil Type: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Adding compost or aged leaf mold improves soil structure and moisture retention.

• Moisture Needs: Requires evenly moist soil, especially during the active growing season. It does not perform well in dry or overly sandy soils unless supplemented with organic material.

• Ideal Planting Sites: Perfect for shady borders, woodland gardens, or under tree canopies. Works well in containers with good drainage and regular watering.

• Planting Season: Best planted in spring or early autumn when temperatures are moderate and soil is workable.

• Spacing Guidelines: Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart to accommodate mature spread and ensure good airflow. This reduces the risk of foliar diseases.

Routine Maintenance and Seasonal Care

• Watering: Water deeply at the base to avoid wetting leaves, which can lead to fungal issues. Maintain regular moisture, especially in summer. Use mulch to conserve water and suppress weeds.

• Feeding Schedule: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring when growth begins. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can lead to overly lush but weak foliage.

• Mulching: A 2–3 inch layer of mulch helps keep soil cool and moist. Organic mulch also breaks down to enrich the soil. Keep mulch a few inches away from the plant crown.

• Pruning and Cleanup: Remove yellow or damaged leaves throughout the season. Cut back all foliage to the ground after the first frost in autumn to tidy the bed and reduce overwintering pests.

• Dividing Plants: Divide every 3 to 5 years if clumps become too large or lose vigor. Division is best done in early spring or late summer when stress to the plant is minimal.

• Pest Control: Slugs and snails may feed on leaves—use traps, copper tape, or organic pellets. Deer may browse, so consider protective fencing or repellents.

• Disease Prevention: Avoid overhead watering and ensure good air circulation to reduce the risk of fungal leaf spots, crown rot, and virus transmission. Sanitize tools between uses to prevent spread of infection.

Ornamental Features and Garden Impact

• Foliage Description: Hosta 'Wogon' stands out for its bright chartreuse to golden-yellow leaves, which are broad, lightly puckered, and form an attractive clump. Its luminous foliage adds vibrancy to shaded areas.

• Growth Habit and Size: Grows to about 18–22 inches tall and 36–40 inches wide. It forms a neat, rounded mound that is ideal for borders and understory plantings.

• Flowers: Produces pale lavender to near-white tubular flowers on slender scapes in midsummer. While not the primary ornamental feature, the flowers attract hummingbirds and pollinators.

• Seasonal Appeal: Offers long-lasting color from spring to fall. The golden tones become more pronounced in brighter conditions. In autumn, the foliage gradually fades before dormancy.

• Companion Plants: Combines well with other shade perennials like ferns, astilbes, brunnera, and blue or green hostas. Its bold color provides contrast and brightness in dark garden areas.

• Winter Care: After fall cleanup, apply a protective mulch layer to insulate roots in colder climates. Hosta 'Wogon' is herbaceous and will regrow vigorously in spring.

• Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA Zones 3–9, making it adaptable across a wide range of growing regions.

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Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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