Hostas in Pots

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » May 10, 2007 1:53 pm

I finally got a chance to get some pics of my potted hosta. I am really liking them in pots. Much more versatile this way. I can move them from sun to shade as needed, no critters other than a few munching bugs to worry about, and they look really pretty

Included are the 4 new ones I got from Chris on Monday.

renaldo75 · Post by **renaldo75** » May 10, 2007 2:11 pm

Very nice, Ginger!!

That Halcyon has gotten BIG this year for you!! It must like all of your heat.

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » May 10, 2007 2:24 pm

It truly did double this year. I think putting them in pots last fall and letting them overwinter outside was just the ticket for them. I don't think they got cold enough in the ground here in OK with our warm winters. They all came back bigger and better than ever.

G

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » May 10, 2007 2:27 pm

Bridal Veil was 3 nice eyes when Chris sent it to me as a bonus last year. It has never been in the ground. It came up with 6 eyes, and they are putting out tons of leaves. I had to up pot it and Abba a few days ago.

G

renaldo75 · Post by **renaldo75** » May 10, 2007 2:37 pm

I think you've found the solution for growing hostas in OK!!

And you won't have to worry about your husband rolling up your water hose either.

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » May 10, 2007 2:41 pm

You have a great memory Ren! He still complains cause I roll it out to water them on the deck, although I have not had to water the last 2 weeks due to all the RAIN

G

renaldo75 · Post by **renaldo75** » May 10, 2007 2:50 pm

I'm like an elephant ~ unless it's something I'm trying to remember.

Seeing your pic of Lemon Lime next to Hydon Sunset was the 1st time I've thought of the name for Hydon Sunset since I posted about having __________ confused with Lemon Lime a week ago.

It's he(( to get old. The mind is the 1st thing to go.....

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » May 10, 2007 2:55 pm

I know what you mean. They do look a lot alike. They are both a bit green now due to the heavy cloud cover the last 2 weeks. They have had very little sun.
Once thing I noticed having my Hosta potted and right next to each other is the abiltiy to tell the ones that share the same charecteristics (sp?). Like Bridal Veil and Abba. They are almost exactly alike except for the edges. And June and Halcyon, and so on and so on. I think I will learn more about the different kinds this way.

G

renaldo75 · Post by **renaldo75** » May 10, 2007 2:57 pm

Yep - up close & personal.

thy · Post by **thy** » May 10, 2007 5:56 pm

Looking very good

You do not have a plate or something under them.. how do you keep them humid .. In Oklahoma.. i can be in troubles in Denmark

Pia

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » May 11, 2007 10:29 am

Hi Pia. We have some very humid days here in OK. I don't have pots under them so they will drain well during all this rain. I doubt I will put any under them even when it gets hot. I want them to have good drainage, and I don't like any standing water due to the mosquitoes. They get really bad.
Thanks for the nice comments!

Ginger

oldcoot · Post by **oldcoot** » May 11, 2007 4:45 pm

I have water up to the deck for my Liliums, so when I water them I water the Hosta or if we have had some really hot dry weather (not lately)

Pretty Hosta - OC

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » May 11, 2007 4:51 pm

Thanks OC!

G

eastwood2007 · Post by **eastwood2007** » May 11, 2007 11:46 pm

Nice pics of nice hostas!

Hallson Gardens

Hostas in Pots

Hostas in Pots

OC like Hostas in pots too