Question: I planted a hosta, it disappeared in autumn / My hosta isn't reappearing in March. Is that normal?
Answer: Yes! Hostas are deciduous, they disappear for winter
and only return late in spring.
Why hostas disappear in autumn?
Hostas are perennial plants, their foliage completely disappears in winter.
Our advice: to avoid accidentally damaging your hostas, mark their location with a label, sturdy and clearly visible!
Why don't hostas reappear in March?
Hostas are late perennials, they only return in April - May. But beware of slugs!
Our advice: to prevent the young leaves of your hostas from being eaten by slugs in spring, protect them by spreading ferramol pellets or wood ash.
Further reading
Discover our tips:
- "How to fail at growing hostas in 4 lessons
- "9 Hostas resistant to slugs"
- "Slugs, 7 effective ways to fight naturally"
A hosta leaf in autumn
Question: I planted a hosta, it disappeared in autumn / My hosta isn’t reappearing in March. Is that normal? Answer: Yes! Hostas are deciduous, they disappear for winter and only return late in spring. Why hostas disappear in autumn? Hostas are perennial plants, their foliage completely disappears in winter. Our advice: to avoid accidentally damaging […]