Re: mini-hostas in pots
- To: hosta-open@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: mini-hostas in pots
- From: G* O*
- Date: Sun, 09 Jul 2000 08:13:09 -0400
At 06:44 AM 7/8/00 -0600, you wrote:
>Gerry/Bob O'Neill wrote:
>
>> Has anyone tried planting the dwarf or mini-hostas in strawberry jars?
>
>I have--it works very well, esp. with the big jars. I collect minis and
>dwarfs, and they spread pretty fast, so it's a great gift to make for
>people. Strawberry jars are on sale this time of year. I like the look of
>hostas in these jars--almost like the Japanese hostas curving off rock
>faces into the water. Some of the little ones have less of an upright
>habit and so are perfect for it. Add sand and pea-rock to the soil. In
>the top, something tallish and weird, like 'Tortifrons' or 'The Twister'.
>
>Kris
>--
Kris,
Do you use the old PVC pipe in the center thing for watering?
Gerry
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