How to Grow Hostas | Bare Root Planting | Container Gardening | Gardening for Beginners

in this episode we show you how to grow Hostas from a bare root plant. we plant the hosta into container for the container garden.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "How to Grow Hostas | Bare Root Planting | Container Gardening | Gardening for Beginners" by Blossom Flower Delivery

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🌱 Hostas are perennials that can be planted between February and May and are ideal for shady areas and areas with deciduous trees.

🌱 Hostas are favored food for slugs, so controlled measures may be required to protect them.

🌱 Hostas grow well in a wide range of soil, but they thrive best in well-drained, moist, and high organic matter soil.

🌱 Once established, hostas require little care and can be left undisturbed for years.

🌱 Bare root hostas are plants that have been posted without soil and are usually dormant and just beginning to emerge from winter dormancy.

🌱 Bare root hostas need to be soaked in warm water for around 30 minutes to an hour before they can be potted on.

🌱 When planting hostas in containers, it's important to provide good drainage and a suitable size container for them to grow and establish.

Timestamped Summary

01:01 Hostas can be planted between February and May and flower between June and August. They are perennials and can be grown in various types of soil. They require well-drained, moist soil with organic matter.

02:25 The hostas are being planted in five-liter buckets with good drainage. The roots are soaked in warm water for around 30 minutes to an hour before planting.

06:00 Bareroot hostas are dormant and just beginning to emerge from winter dormancy. They are split and chilled before being packaged and sent out.

09:29 The roots of the hostas are spread around a mound of compost in the bucket. The crown sits in the middle and the roots are spread around before backfilling with compost.

13:04 Two hostas have been planted and there is one more to go.

13:37 The video ends with a reminder to subscribe to the channel and a thank you for watching.

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Q&A

What is the video about?

The video is about planting hostas.

What are the ideal conditions for growing hostas?

Hostas grow well in shady areas, under deciduous trees, and in borders. They prefer well-drained, moist soil with high organic matter content.

How should hostas be spaced when planting?

Hostas should be spaced 25 centimeters apart.

How long do hostas typically live?

Hostas are extremely long-living and can be left undisturbed for years.

What should be done if the hosta roots are damaged?

Damaged roots can be snipped off.

What type of containers are used for planting hostas?

Five-liter buckets with drainage in the bottom are used for planting hostas.

How should the hostas be planted in the containers?

Create a mound in the middle of the container, spread the roots around the mound, and backfill with compost, making sure the top of the eye is level with the container.