Garden hybrid

This is a garden hybrid, bred from more than one wild species, so it has no single species page of its own.

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perennial

Hosta Home Sweet Home

Q: What zones can Hosta Home Sweet Home grow in?

Hosta Home Sweet Home is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Q: Is Hosta Home Sweet Home deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Hosta Home Sweet Home, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

Q: When does Hosta Home Sweet Home bloom?

Hosta Home Sweet Home typically blooms in early summer through mid-summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Q: Does Hosta Home Sweet Home need full sun?

Hosta Home Sweet Home does best in part shade.

Hosta x hybrida 'Home Sweet Home'

$17.00

The Story

Plant Bio

Hosta x hybrida 'Home Sweet Home' is a deciduous perennial known for its lush, broad, heart-shaped leaves and tall flower spikes bearing lavender to purple tubular flowers. It thrives in shaded garden areas.

This cultivar is prized for its variegated foliage with creamy-yellow margins, adding bright contrast to shaded beds, and its compact growth habit makes it ideal for containers and small garden spaces.

Uses & Benefits:

Provides lush, attractive foliage that enhances shaded garden areas.

Helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds in shaded beds.

Supports local insects and provides habitat for beneficial creatures.

Garden hybrid

Bred from more than one wild species, so it has no species page of its own.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Perennial

Height

12 inches

Width

24 inches

Light

Partial Sun, Shade

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Moderate

Humidity

Prefers moderate humidity

Lifespan

Perennial

Native To

Asia

Toxicity

Toxic to cats, dogs, and horses

Bloom period

Early summer – Mid-summer

In flower about 2 months of the year

Marketplace

Where to Buy

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Planting

How to Grow

Tuck roots into well-draining soil in early spring.
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not soggy.
Apply mulch around base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Divide every 3-4 years in early spring to promote growth.
Fertilize with balanced fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer.
Keep in shaded or partly shaded locations for best foliage color.

Pro Tip

Ensure well-draining soil and avoid direct afternoon sun for vibrant foliage.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Water consistently to keep soil moist 🌱
Mulch to retain moisture and prevent weeds
Divide every few years to rejuvenate

Don't

Avoid full sun exposure which can scorch leaves ❌
Over-fertilize which can lead to weak stems
Allow soil to dry out completely between watering

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Divide
Fertilize
Pest Check
Winter Prep

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Shaded borderWoodland gardenDappled shade hedge

Companion Plants

Ferns Astilbe HeucheraJapanese painted fern

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions