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DaleP6 Sarasota, FL(Zone 9b) Sep 19, 2003

I am thinking about trying my hand at hostas. Are they slow growers? Most boods say medium growers...but the best bet is to ask my fellow gardeners!

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golddog Western, PA(Zone 6a) Sep 19, 2003

Hostas grow fairly fast, depending on the species. Some of the large ones are fast growers that need divided frequently. I am wondering if they will do well in your part of the country?

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poppysue Westbrook, ME(Zone 5a) Sep 19, 2003

In my experience they do best the second year after planting. The first year they seem a little slow and don't increase too much. I imagine it depends a lot on the cultivar too. Some seem to grow a lot quicker than others.

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Pardancanda "down the Shore", NJ(Zone 7a) Sep 19, 2003

Like many perennials, it is the third year where they really come into their own. I do not think they are ideal plants for your area, unless you have some shade and can provide moisture. Maybe a posting on the Hosta Forum would give you some answers from someone with experience in your zone?

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sundry Franklin, LA(Zone 9a) Sep 19, 2003

Hosta are only 'rated' to zone 8, but I've got a few here in zone 9 and they do well. And some of mine get afternoon sun!

They are tough, easy to grow plants. Just give them a well drained home and some protection from the sun and they do fine. The only thing they can't seem to tolerate is 'wet feet'.

They seem to grow quickly for me, maybe because the growing season is longer here. What zone is Sarasota?

Cheri'

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DaleP6 Sarasota, FL(Zone 9b) Sep 20, 2003

Sarasota is zone 9. Many have hostas in the shade and they seem fine.

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sundry Franklin, LA(Zone 9a) Sep 20, 2003

I certainly think it's worth a try, DaleP6. I don't think the heat is really a problem, so long as you give them shade and keep them well watered. It's not like they need the cold winter, like some plants.

Join us in Hosta forum to get some ideas. I'm just getting started with Hostas again, now that I have place for them.

Cheri'

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DaleP6 Sarasota, FL(Zone 9b) Sep 22, 2003

Can hostas be grown successfully in pots?

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sundry Franklin, LA(Zone 9a) Sep 22, 2003

yes, in fact most of mine are in pots, due to the drainage problems in the shady areas of my yard.

As with anything grown in a container, you have to pay more attention to watering, etc.

Cheri'

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smiln32 Oklahoma City, OK(Zone 7a) Sep 25, 2003

Hosta will grow in pots and some will do better than others. I had a Golden Tiara in a pot and it seemed to love it.

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