Early Hosta
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Early Hosta
- From: "* D* C* <m*@PIPELINE.COM>
- Date: Sun, 28 Mar 1999 22:25:40 -0500
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>I noticed this morning that one of my hostas, still in a pot, has three
>shoots about a quarter of an inch above the soil. Apparently it is as
>eager as I am, but here in zone 5 I think it is making a mistake.
If the leaves are later damaged by frost, you can cut them to the ground
and the plant will sprout anew. Late spring frosts should not kill a
hosta. I have had frost damage on in-ground and potted plants, and on
Clyde's advice, cut them level with the soil, and they were beautiful in
another 6 weeks.
If you hear of low temperatures coming, swaddle the plant overnight to
protect it.
Sheila Smith
mikecook@pipeline.com
Niles, MI USA, Z 5/6
