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Growing revolution hosta in a pot

Verdict
Grows well in pots
Pot size
20-30 cm (8-12 in) across
Mature size
Around 40-50 cm tall and 70-90 cm wide (16-20 in tall, 28-36 in wide); flower scapes to roughly 65 cm.

Compost and drainage

Revolution Hosta needs sharp drainage, so this matters more in a pot than in the ground. Use a free-draining mix (add perlite, grit or bark to standard compost), always pick a container with drainage holes, and never let it stand in a saucer of water.

Watering revolution hosta in a pot

Containers dry far faster than open ground, so revolution hosta in a pot needs checking more often than the general guidance of "Keep soil consistently moist; deep watering 1-2 times weekly" — especially in summer, wind, or a heated room. Check the top few centimetres with a finger rather than watering on a fixed day.

Potting on

Pot on when roots show through the drainage holes or growth slows noticeably — usually every 1-2 years for a plant this size. Move up one pot size only; jumping several sizes leaves wet compost the roots cannot reach, and that is what rots them.

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Growing revolution hosta in containers — FAQ

Can you grow revolution hosta in a pot?

Yes — revolution hosta does well in a pot. Aim for a container around 20-30 cm (8-12 in) across: enough root room for it to reach about 90 cm, without so much spare compost that it stays soggy between waterings.

What size pot does revolution hosta need?

Aim for a container 20-30 cm (8-12 in) across. Pot on when roots show through the drainage holes or growth slows noticeably — usually every 1-2 years for a plant this size. Move up one pot size only; jumping several sizes leaves wet compost the roots cannot reach, and that is what rots them.

What compost and drainage does revolution hosta need in a container?

Revolution Hosta needs sharp drainage, so this matters more in a pot than in the ground. Use a free-draining mix (add perlite, grit or bark to standard compost), always pick a container with drainage holes, and never let it stand in a saucer of water.

How often should I water revolution hosta in a pot?

Containers dry far faster than open ground, so revolution hosta in a pot needs checking more often than the general guidance of "Keep soil consistently moist; deep watering 1-2 times weekly" — especially in summer, wind, or a heated room. Check the top few centimetres with a finger rather than watering on a fixed day.