How to prune great expectations hosta

Late autumn after hard frost; remove scapes as flowers fade in summer. Cut flower scapes at the base as soon as blooms finish to maintain the ornamental foliage display. In late autumn, cut all foliage to ground level with shears and clear the crown area of debris.

Once annually (autumn cutback); prompt deadheading in summer. Great Expectations Hosta needs only basic pruning. Its near-white and gold leaf centers make foliage the main attraction, so remove flower scapes promptly to keep attention on the leaves. Cut all growth to the ground in late autumn after frost. Remove any bleached or damaged leaves at the base during the growing season.

Cut flower scapes at the base as soon as blooms finish to maintain the ornamental foliage display. In late autumn, cut all foliage to ground level with shears and clear the crown area of debris.