Growing hostas for a hobby

Beautiful plant. I wish you were closer I'd love some of it 😉

Don't think that's ' Fire and Ice ' it looks more like ' Patriot ' or  ' Minuteman ' Fire and Ice is reversed white centre green outer. But yes you could divide again depending on size, as for planting in the ground ( all mine in pots ) yes but as you say slugs do like Hosta's . I would put a thicklish layer of small gravel around the base about 12'' dia but could not guarantee this would deter but  worth trying . If slugs do attack lift it and re-pot or pass on to a friend . Hope this helps.

These are photos of Patriot and Fire and Ice .

Many thanks for the reply hostahousey.  Sorry for the delay in replying this website has been a nightmare for the last few days!!!!  Yes Patriot rings a bell, it could be that one.  We have had it 10 years or so now so difficult to remember plant names.  We will have a go at dividing again and planting out some of it with the gravel around as you suggest and keep fingers crossed.  I’ve seen some lovely gardens with Hostas planted out and they look wonderful. 

Try not to plant in full sun , they are not too keen on it. I haven't much option on my frontage and it has full sun , they soon start, not looking their best.

Started splitting a few Hostas this week that are getting a little  Pot Bond.

Well, hosta, I have to thank you for your help and advice. Our three hostas are still doing well, in their pots, and only the odd leaf looking a bit the worse for wear. If you have any Winter tips I would be grateful. It can get very cold occasionally here, my pots are up well off the ground, and I do have a greenhouse, but I seldom heat it. Just wondering what might be best for them.....?

Hi  TTDA, I usually move my pots to a sheltered area, and I let the leaves die down naturally, but leave on the pots as I feel this helps in protection over winter. If your greenhouse is vacant over winter, that ideal for protection. I find they are quite hardy and fingers crossed they should be OK.

Thanks for this. I think mine might be ok left out, they are sheltered, and up off ground (hay rack with pots in) against a brick wall. But if there’s room in greenhouse, in they go. They still look great at the moment.

My Hostas in the back garden like yours are still looking good. But pots in the front have been subjected to the very hot sun this year, and are looking very tired and limp, so moved them to their winter spot.