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Repotting a Hosta

DitsyDitsy Posts: 196
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I have a large hosta that has very much outgrown its pot. I know it is recommended to divide and pot on but I would like to let it keep big. Can I just put it into a larger pot at the end of the growing season?

TIA.

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Yes … I’ve done it several times with some of mine. 

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





  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Can we see a pic of this wonderful monster please? :D
    Devon.
  • DitsyDitsy Posts: 196
    edited June 2021
    Unfortunately it is not at all wonderful this year. The slugs have got to it badly - probably because it is so stressed and pot bound. It has been in the same pot about seven years.  :s





    I have never seen it in this state before, it's normally a beauty.
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Repotted into good compost and given some time, it'll put out a second flush of leaves
    Devon.
  • DitsyDitsy Posts: 196
    Thanks @Hostafan1, do you mean do it now?
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    no time like the present. 
    Devon.
  • DitsyDitsy Posts: 196
    No wonder the poor thing hasn't been doing well.





    And now I can almost hear it breathe a sigh of relief. The new pot is 48cm.


  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    It looks as if it’s taken a tight corset off … needs a good scratch 🤣 

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





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