I know hostas like shade. The location where I was thinking of putting them would get both morning and evening light. Would they do ok or do they have to have constant shade?
Hostas survive everywhere...I have planted them in the middle of the yard with 100% sun...and under the shadiest of maples. Plant em and no worries...they are pretty darn resilient. Also, they are a great plant for splitting and dividing a few years down the road in case you need more...they spread like crazy!
They can handle some direct light, just not mid-day hot sun. That location should work just fine. By the say I'm a horticulture major. I love Hostas too. I have mine planted where they get morning sun and they do great.
I have hostas that get both morning and evening light and they've been growing just fine for the past 4 years. They're really hearty plants!
I would try it...but, i have some planted where they receive a lot of high sun during the days and they have gotten burnt. plant a few and see how they do. mine do best in areas where they are mostly shaded.
Hostas are very hearty and will do well under most conditions, including partial shade. I've even seen them grow in sunny areas, but not very well.
Just a note: they spread. So if planting, keep them spaced out and in two or three years they'll be nice and full.
The afternoon light might be the greater concern just because of the heat from a summer sun in the Western sky is generally greater than the morning sun. I would plant 2-3 to start and see how they do. Make sure they are well mulched as that will help keep their roots cooler. If they thrive, plant more or wait a couple years and divide the ones you have.
I have some hostas in a spot that gets about 2 hours of intense sunlight from noon-2 and they are thriving. They are huge!
Look on websites like Bluestone Nursery or Roots and Rhizomes to see which hostas tolerate some sun. There are quite a few. Avoid the ones that prefer full shade – they may grow, but could also look burned around the edges, or the colors might bleach out.
There are two I've been growing in strong sun for several years, and they do well with fairly regular water. They get shade only during the hottest part of the day. Check out 'Sum and Substance' and 'Guacamole.' These are big, showy beauties.
