Hosta Container Grown 2018
Show us the pot. Container grown today.
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Saija_Finland
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoStill problems in posting :(
I have just few in containers.Valley's Lemon Squash
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Comments (2)I've had hostas in pots for years now. In late fall I put them against the house and mulch them well, and that's it! They have always come back strong in the spring. The only thing I've found that damages hostas, for me anyway, is in the summer if I let them get too much sun or too little water....See MoreCan Great Expectations ben Grown Well in Containers?
Comments (25)There are quite a few people here who have GE growing in their gardens. I bought two 3 years ago and have those two still growing nicely, must be my soil, light or whatever. I just bought two more cheaply. Here is some advice given by forum member 'dhaven' : "Some varieties are very picky about growing conditions, and unless they are planted in optimum conditions, they will either remain small, or fade away and die. The best example of this I know of is Great Expectations, which also happens to be my favorite hosta. A great many people have lost this one, sometimes more than once. I have three very large mature plants, and they are the prettiest thing in the garden. It took some experimentation, but there are three things that GE absolutely must have to thrive. First, and most importantly, plant it shallowly. It's going to be a very large plant, so the natural inclination is to plant it deeply, but this will kill it faster than anything else. Plant it so shallowly you are convinced that it will tip over, and you've got it right. Secondly, it likes a lot of light. Dappled shade is ideal, but it will take several hours of direct sun, either morning or afternoon. Third, it likes a lot of water. If you give a GE all three of these things, you will increase your chances of growing it into an absolutely stunning plant. If you want to try any of the hostas that have the reputation of being difficult, be prepared to try different locations and growing methods, and possibly go through several plants before you discover what works for that variety in your location. When you do find out what works, please share the information with the rest of us!" Bernd...See MoreLady of Shalott grown in a container
Comments (14)Thanks gretahoney. LOS is a fast grower, you should be getting some beautiful blooms this year. Thanks K S. Roses are soooooo hungry. I feed my container roses Osmocote and every so often water soluble Miracle Gro or the Walmart equivalent. If I had the opportunity to plant them in the ground I would use Alaska Fish Fertilizer and real, aged manure or research the forum for Diane in Boise to see how she does it. Kristine. Remodeling can be so stressful. Just focus and dream about what your roses will look like when you can pamper them properly. They and you will be so happy. sun2shine, yes, there is a small trellis I put in with the plant when I planted it. I'm not sure I would do that again. Maybe. I never know what I'm doing with Austins. You can see by pictures above that the canes are getting thicker. I wouldn't worry about thin canes. Here is a picture from last summer that shows a bit more of the trellis. I think I got it from Home Depot. Good point, Cyndita. Yes, I always put a small plant in front of my roses. Not much in bloom right now, normally I would not put that bright yellow in front of LOS. It's an Osteospermum Voltage Yellow, was in a 4 inch pot last year. Putting small planters in front help shade the rose pots, so they don't cook when it gets hot. They also hide the ugly rose pots and bare rose knees and I think they look pretty. Here's a picture from last year to show how I place them. Thanks Sara-Ann. The color is why I chose this rose. Glad it's my first rose bush blooming....See MoreHosta U 2018 ......
Comments (36)I was thinking that it is rather sad that we are nearing the end of the Alphabet-----but this thread gave me a good laugh and cheered me up. Well done everyone! Windymess, that sign looks like it's telling bicyclists to watch out for UFO's! You have a good memory---remembering that I said I wanted to have at least one photo in the Hosta Library. Well, I did achieve that goal! I am working on adding to that in the near future! Beth, I think the sign needs to be in my yard! I am "slow" at "gardening!" Mbug, I absolutely need that squirrel costume! Nicholsworth, yes we could use those plant labels plus more. I like the "moving in spring" label idea. I also think I could use "slow as molasses" and "grow dammit!" or "here now, gone next year!" And "last chance." Sandyslopes, glad you liked the leaf shots! I agree that undulatas can look pretty. I removed a chunk of my undulata albomarginata last year. That's why my clump looks uneven. My plan was to remove most of it, but I've changed my mind! It has grown on me!...See More
peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
5 years agoI don't do a lot of container gardening, and apparently don't take pictures of it when I do. Here's 1st and Ten on the container it was grown in (and Valley's Lemon Squash in the background:
Beth (5b - SE-Michigan)
5 years agoSteve, what great root growth on 1st and Ten. It does look like transplanting time.
Here are my container grown.
Blue Mouse Ears
Hosta Paul's Glory Golden Tiara, Dancing Queen, Neptune. I left Paul's Glory in it for the winter and turned the planter on it's side. First time I am trying this so I am hoping for the best.
Cracker Crumbs, Touch of Class, Lakeside Zinger
One Man's Treasure
Mighty Mouse, Bitsy Gold, Sun Mouse
nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agosummer 2018..2 new Praying Hands and one new Regal Splendor..
I hope the rocks can go this year since the hosta aren't "just planted"..the squirrels here love new plants :-(
peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
5 years agoI had to look up 1st and Ten as well as Colored Hulk, so nice. All these great containers really show off the plants.
nicholsworth RS is already looking good. It is going to get better & better every year!
I don't think I showed these at all.
American Sweetheart
Cotton Candy
Color Festival
His Honor
Limetini
LS Tee Ki
Spring Fling
mbug_gw
5 years agoAlakazaam
Blue Mouse Ears in my deck planter.
Rainforest Sunrise in deck planter.
Cherry Berry in barrel.
Clifford's Stingray
Dorest Clown seedling
Fire Island
Ghost Spirit
Kempen Red Twist
oursteelers 8B PNW
5 years agombug_gw
5 years ago.....a few more
Lakeside Dragonfly
Minuteman
Night Before Christmas
Orange Marmalade
Pandora
Sun Mouse
Wolverine
nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
5 years ago
sherrygirl zone5 N il
5 years ago
Sugar and Spice and, I believe Holy Mouse Ears. I’m following the rules precisely, pot and hosta ; )
Sherry
peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
5 years agonicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
5 years ago
Tiddisolo Wales UK
5 years agoAs the vast majority of mine are in containers, here's a shot of a group of them.
Dave
windymess z6a KC, Ks
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoRipple Effect, Rainbow’s End, Blue Jay, Smiling Mouse, Hi Ho Silver and venusta in the trough.
Francee was new last year and grew tremendously in this pot. Photo from late October. BTW- what may look like weeds in the bed is actually Leptinella.
oursteelers 8B PNW
5 years agoBeth (5b - SE-Michigan)
5 years agoSherry i also love your Sugar and Spice, makes a statement in your garden.
Here is one more I forgot to post.
Just a Lancifolia but it grows so well in this little pot. I put it out and forget about it.
Pieter zone 7/8 B.C.
5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
'Empress Wu' in a Draped Hypertufa Pot we call "Empress".'Regal Splendor' below..
'Remember Me' with a sport peeking out @ 6 o'clock.. Those funny looking lighter spots near the top-left is dappled sunlight...Pieter
nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
5 years agomy conclusion..hostas look great with everything!!..there's a lot of variety here and ALL of it is beautiful!..steve - I bet your beds will "work out" and be stunning..I love Japanese maples with hostas too..
for something different hostas look great with bananas and elephant ears..
steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoOops, looks like I got my wires crossed. Meant to put this in the companion thread.
I put in a bunch of stuff in this bed to take up space while I'm waiting for the Hostas to mature. EEs, Coleus, Salvia and some Heuchera, JM and Peony to break up all the Hostas later.
Then the deer browsed and it's hard to even see any Hostas anymore
But they're in there somewhere
And here's another Salvia with Clematis in the background, but you can't see the other Hosta beside Liberty
nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
5 years ago
Saija_Finland