Can you grow hostas in a metal washtub?
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Wynne Leaf
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I would like to put this on my deck.
8 answers
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yes just keep in mind that some can handle the sun and some are full shade you just have to be aware of what type you are planting
Maureen VanDeusen
on May 05, 2015
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They may not survive the winter in a pot. May need to pull it into the garage for the winter.
Lindcurt
on May 05, 2015
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The short answer is yes the long answer is -depends upon what type of hosta, how much sun or shade, how much time you want to spend watering every day, and if you can move the tub off the deck to place under a tree to cover with leaves for the winter. I love planting hosta along with impatiens, coral bells, ferns, and even creeping Charlie in pots.
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on May 05, 2015
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I read in a recent magazine that they are great in containers. I think that would make it easy to bring into a shelter for really harsh winters.
Loretta Clark
on May 05, 2015
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yes you can. Make sure you have drainage. And some shade. Slugs like them so watch for them. they will survive the Chicago winter in pots so they will probably survive anywhere. You can also put a cute umbrella in the tub to shield the sun. Get creative.
Judy Southerland
on May 05, 2015
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I would say YES, but make sure its in the shade. I live in Ar. and I have a couple in pots that stay outside, and they did well during winter months, I covered them in leaves really well, I guess that would depend on how bad your winters are. Good luck.
Carol Harris
on May 05, 2015
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I might try it.
Wynne Leaf
on May 05, 2015
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After frost in the fall, move your containers to a more protected area (out of wind, on the ground, near a building). Otherwise, if the winter is harsh the hostas roots may freeze and die.
Barb Rosen
on May 06, 2015
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