When should you start hostas?
The Best Time to Plant Hosta Seeds Seeds started in early spring will be large enough to be hardened off in a shaded location outdoors by early summer and transplanted into the garden in early autumn. Hostas produce seed six to eight weeks after the flowers fade.
How late can you plant hostas?
Plant hosta from early spring to late summer, up to 30 days before the first frost in fall. Be sure to give the plants a wide berth — 1 to 3 feet in between plants. Hosta prefer well-drained soil that is slightly acidic; be sure to work plenty of organic matter into the bed.
When can you move hostas in Ontario?
Early fall is probably the absolute best time to tackle transplanting hostas because soil is still warm from long summer days, which means hosta roots will grow quickly. Spring transplanting also works fine as long as you wait until soil has warmed up a bit.
How many hostas can you plant together?
Ideally, if two hostas are close together, one should complement the other. A simple design trick is to use a solid-colored hosta to echo a color in a variegated one. For instance, you might place a gold hosta next to a gold-variegated hosta or a green hosta next to a green-and-white-variegated hosta.
What does hosta symbolize?
Symbolism. Hosta Leaves symbolize devotion. Add Hosta with other flowers to enrich the meaning of your bouquet. The one who receives it will feel your devotion..
Is coffee grounds good for hostas?
Coffee grounds can be used to mulch plants that slugs love to feast on, such as hostas, ligularias and lilies. Try them for daffodils and other spring bulbs as well.
Is it too late to plant hostas?
Where can I find a hosta garden in Ontario?
Giboshihill Hostas nurtures over 1400 varieties of hosta in our gardens. We have one of the largest display gardens in Northumberland, Durham and Prince Edward Counties. Our gardens are located just minutes from Port Hope and Cobourg, Ontario, and only an hour and a half drive east of Toronto.
Where can I find Hardy field grown hostas?
ORDER ONLINE! Welcome to Lotsa Hostas where you can choose from a large selection of hardy field-grown plants for your garden. At Lotsa Hostas, discover the diverse world of hostas. Our speciality is low, to no maintenance perennial plants. We have a wide selection of beautiful hostas and perennial plants at our family farm.
How much does a hosta plant cost?
You can also find pricing below in our price list. Hosta Specials: We have our perennial “Fifty for Five” program again this year, where we offer at least 50 varieties of Hosta for $5.00 per pot.
Why choose Lotsa hostas?
At Lotsa Hostas, discover the diverse world of hostas. Our speciality is low, to no maintenance perennial plants. We have a wide selection of beautiful hostas and perennial plants at our family farm. My passion for hostas developed as I searched for alternatives to annuals and found these gorgeous, shade-tolerant perennials.