Hosta prefer shade, and some variety will acomidate wet feet ie wetter conditions. In my location they have held up in temps at 115 degree F. Have fun..choosing your type of hosta...mouse ears hosta doesn’t get huge, but other varieties can.
I have saved these hosta hometalk links for a personal reference —I think they contain a good review and be will be very helpful in establishing and caring for your hosta plant collection. I hope this helps.
The best time of year to divide hostas is late summer (August or early September). But don't worry if you forget—you can divide hostas any time from spring to fall.
Shaded area with compost in the areas you plant them. Remember this is Deer dessert--you may want to plant in containers if they like to nibble in your area. Only things I know they don't like are Daffodills of all varieties, , Rosemary, and Oleander. (Citrus if mature with thorns )
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Hosta prefer shade, and some variety will acomidate wet feet ie wetter conditions. In my location they have held up in temps at 115 degree F. Have fun..choosing your type of hosta...mouse ears hosta doesn’t get huge, but other varieties can.
easy to grow
https://www.plantdelights.com/collections/hosta-plant-blue-variegated-large-small-miniature-plantain-lily
if the deer don't get them!
https://www.plantdelights.com/blogs/articles/hosta-plants-shade-garden-perennial
Hello Lynda!
I have saved these hosta hometalk links for a personal reference —I think they contain a good review and be will be very helpful in establishing and caring for your hosta plant collection. I hope this helps.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/plants/got-hosta-questions-i-ve-got-hosta-answers-37253068?
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/s-see-how-30-clever-gardeners-make-their-hostas-thrive-29316038
Hosta cutworms
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/plants/holes-in-hosta-leaves-it-might-not-be-who-you-think-3853632
Hosta fall cleanup
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/flowers/fall-cleanup-of-hosta-5497029?
Hosta move with strap
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/plants/hosta-moving-leafed-how-to-4088854
Hosta division
The best time of year to divide hostas is late summer (August or early September). But don't worry if you forget—you can divide hostas any time from spring to fall.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/plants/propagate-hostas-without-breaking-your-back-3581263
http://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/perennials/how-to-divide-hostas/
https://www.nhhostas.com/dividing-hostas/
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/plants/propagate-hostas-without-breaking-your-back-3581263
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Shaded area with compost in the areas you plant them. Remember this is Deer dessert--you may want to plant in containers if they like to nibble in your area. Only things I know they don't like are Daffodills of all varieties, , Rosemary, and Oleander. (Citrus if mature with thorns )