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Hosta division

Sue & MuttonSue & Mutton Posts: 125
in Problem solving
Hi, is it too late to split well established hostas? I'm in Norfolk. :-)

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    You can do it now ... it’ll set them back a bit and you’ll need to prepare a really good spot, keep a really good eye on them and ensure they get loads of water. I don’t think they’ll look like a settled clump this season ... the shape will be wrong ... I wouldn’t do it at this time of year unless there’s a really good reason. 
    Don’t know if @Hostafan1 agrees with me ...? 😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    I've known folk dig them up in the height of summer to split a bit off. 
    Not ideal, but doable, so yes, totally agree with @Dovefromabove
    Devon.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    @Hostafan1 👍 😉 ☕️ 🍪 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Sue & MuttonSue & Mutton Posts: 125
    Thanks very much for the advice - have been out and now have 14 decent sized hostas potted up. The daddy hosta was getting swamped by other plants. Now....wear to put them?!
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