Growing hostas for a hobby

hostahousey replied on 01/04/2014 21:26

hostahousey

Posted on 01/04/2014 21:26

I grow Hosta's for a hobby. They come in all shapes ,sizes and colours. Dearly prized by flower arrangers for their destinctive flowers and leaves which come in shades from creamy white to almost blue, the flowers usually being either white through to purple. My Hosta's are all grown in pots, so when a pot becomes pot-bound I divide into smaller pots usually in late-ish Autumn. These re-potted plants are sold to passers -by the folleing Spring .The revenue from this provides me with either new Hosta's or compost and bedding plants.........Does any one else have and use plants as a Hobby ??

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hostahousey replied on 28/04/2019 08:34

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Posted on 27/04/2019 17:12 by cyberyacht

How about "The Terminator" - Hosta la vista, baby!

Posted on 28/04/2019 08:34

Good idea Cyber, I will have to think about that. It could take years to establish though.

Freddy55 replied on 28/05/2019 14:44

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Freddy55

Caravanner from Bath&NthEstSomerset

Posted on 28/05/2019 14:44

Picked up a nice Hosta the other day, ‘Sum And Substance’.

hostahousey replied on 29/05/2019 09:16

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Posted on 28/05/2019 14:44 by Freddy55

Picked up a nice Hosta the other day, ‘Sum And Substance’.

Posted on 29/05/2019 09:16

Yes all light green Hosta , keep out of mid-day sun. Try a double or treble coloured leaf type next. Freddie.

Freddy55 replied on 30/05/2019 21:33

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Freddy55

Caravanner from Bath&NthEstSomerset

Posted on 29/05/2019 09:16 by hostahousey

Yes all light green Hosta , keep out of mid-day sun. Try a double or treble coloured leaf type next. Freddie.

Posted on 30/05/2019 21:33

I also have two others, all in a good spot. One blue, one green/yellow.

redface replied on 30/05/2019 23:57

redface

Caravanner from Kent

Posted on 30/05/2019 23:57

I have some hostas that are all leaf and no flower.

Should I dig them up and throw them away or just add compost and water well?

hostahousey replied on 31/05/2019 08:53

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Posted on 30/05/2019 23:57 by redface

I have some hostas that are all leaf and no flower.

Should I dig them up and throw them away or just add compost and water well?

Posted on 31/05/2019 08:53

They all need water, and feed at least twice a year. They should start to flower around June to August depending on variety . How long have you had them ? But really , Hostas are grown for their leaf colours , the flowers are usually liked by flower arrangers . I cut them off as I feel it makes a stronger plant.