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hosta

Regarding recent posts on transplanting hosta and drying leaves:

I divide and transplant in early spring as foliage is pushing up through
the soil. This is easiest because there are fewer jumbo leaves to
contend with (and damage) and the plants will get off to a good season's
growth.

However, I do divide/transplant in late summer and early autumn, too. I
consider this the second-best time because hosta really need to get a
good growth started and their roots solidly in the soil before cold
weather. 

Hosta may be moved most anytime, however -- even while in bloom.

The main thing is assure good growth is proper watering -- deeply, not
occasionally. It's better to water once a week deeply rather than 2 or 3
times a week with inadequate watering. Hosta like a slightly damp soil;
those growing in sun require a lot of water. 

I fertilize as the plants come up in spring. That seems to be enough for
the growing season; too much fertilizer will reduce blooms. I realize
that some growers remove flower stalks before they bloom, but I prefer
both flower and foliage.

I completed a miniature hosta garden just a week ago. Plants, when
mature, will be from 3 inches to nearly 12 inches tall. Variegateds,
yellows, blues and greens are included.

I have yet to grow hosta from seed, but am collecting seed for growth
(hopefully!) under lights in my basement workshop/plantroom this winter.

Hosta and daylilies are my passions, though I grow a variety of other
perennials and roses.

Enjoy the rest of the growing season!

John G. Adney
Marion, Iowa (east-central Iowa next to Cedar Rapids)
On the line in zones 4-5

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