My hosta has disappeared, my hosta isn't reappearing!

Question: I planted a hosta, it disappeared in autumn / My hosta isn't reappearing in March. Is this 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 sturdy, visible label!

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