Right, I have a hosta question for you - if, and I mean if I wanted to add to my hosta collection, but grow them in pots rather than in the beds, are they happier in clay or plastic pots - I usually use clay pots for most plants but am wondering if hostas would prefer plastic because of better moisture retention. But on the other hand, I'd then have to put them inside other more attractive pots, and that can provide lurking facilities for slugs and snails - so what do you think?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Do you like metal pots Dove? It does seem to help deter them. We get alot of slugs because of the high rainfall but metal pots seem better. I found it helped with lilies too. I tried sandpaper as well round the base which seemed to work but it doesn't look great so you have to put other pots in front to disguise it.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
If they're in a shady spot they seem ok. I insulated mine a bit too and I used large pots and with other plants around them they should be fine. Worth a try perhaps?
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Right, I have a hosta question for you - if, and I mean if I wanted to add to my hosta collection, but grow them in pots rather than in the beds, are they happier in clay or plastic pots - I usually use clay pots for most plants but am wondering if hostas would prefer plastic because of better moisture retention. But on the other hand, I'd then have to put them inside other more attractive pots, and that can provide lurking facilities for slugs and snails - so what do you think?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Do you like metal pots Dove? It does seem to help deter them. We get alot of slugs because of the high rainfall but metal pots seem better. I found it helped with lilies too. I tried sandpaper as well round the base which seemed to work but it doesn't look great so you have to put other pots in front to disguise it.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
We're lucky because we really don't get many slugs or snails here (fingers crossed) but I don't like to give them too many opportunities to lurk
I'm wondering if metal pots might get a bit too warm for hostas - don't they prefer their roots to be cool?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
If they're in a shady spot they seem ok. I insulated mine a bit too and I used large pots and with other plants around them they should be fine. Worth a try perhaps?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Verd...we don't get hot summers here...a light drizzle constitutes barbecue weather in Scotland..
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
yeah yeah yeah...heard it all before Verd. I'll look out me bikini...
It's the kind with a full length skirt and sleeves-just to be on the safe side you understand!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...