Hostas

[JoeJoe]

Hi
Could anyone advise if it is possible to plant Hostas in large planters with summer bedding including Cosmos, Bacopa etc for a summer display. Will the Hostas cope ok?

 

[oneeye]

Hello Joe. It mostly depends on the growing environment but yes it will work if put in a partial shade to full shade with well-drained fertile soil. Hostas prefer locations with morning Sun and not in the hot Sun. They grow well with a lot of compost and organic matter in the potting or bedding mix. Keep us posted.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Hi
Could anyone advise if it is possible to plant Hostas in large planters with summer bedding including Cosmos, Bacopa etc for a summer display. Will the Hostas cope ok?

depends on the type you pick. at the end of the year it will probably want to be divided. I only do in ground.

 

[cpp gardener]

I grew several varieties in 16” pots for a couple of years and they did great. I used regular potting soil and an all-purpose plant food.
As long as the other plants don’t crowd out the Hostas, you‘ll be good to go.