Re: Hosta question
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Hosta question
- From: B* C*
- Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 22:56:13 EST
I'm not an expert ( I don't even play one on tv) but I have transplanted a
number of hosta over the years. If they are sticking up out of the ground
you can dig 'em safely. In fact the best time as far as I can tell is when
it's just an inch or two out and the leaves are still furled.
I have divided mine by generous application of a sharp spade, and cut a
gallon pot sized plant in half or thirds. Being a big chicken I don't divide
them any smaller than that, but I have seen bolder gardeners get half a
dozen plants out of one that size. You can do the same thing with a good
sharp knife after you've dug the plant out of the ground. Add plenty of
compost and other organic materials when replanting and water generously
(which is a lot more in my light sandy soil than it will be if you have
clay) for several weeks after transplanting.
I don't say this is the best time or method, just that I have done it
successfully.
>From: James & Donna Davis <dsdavis@intop.net>
>Reply-To: perennials@mallorn.com
>To: perennials@mallorn.com
>Subject: Hosta question
>Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 21:54:26 -0800
>
>It's me again needing help
>
>I am visiting my sister tomorrow and she is giving me several (7)
>clumps of HOSTA verigated. I do not know anything about Hosta. I
>hope this is a good time to replant.
>
>I need some advice and instructions. after it has been dug, what do
>I do from there????? especially dividing it.
>
>hurry with advice
>
>Donna in NE Mississippi zone 7
>
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