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Hostas in Containers

Have you tried growing hostas in containers? I started growing them like that a couple of years ago and I love it. I checked on the internet for some small-leafed hostas and they are simply adorable. I was a little afraid they might not survive because they weren't in the ground, but when I saw a lady in Utah growing them that way, I decided to try it in Arkansas and it's been wonderful.

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Comment by Mary Avlos-Dailey on June 9, 2009 at 1:12pm: Deloris, the hostas do go dormant for us and completely die back. I don't cut the dead leaves off as this serves as protection whether you have them growing in ground or containers. They would do great in containers where you are. I really enjoyed looking at your pictures.

Comment by DELORIS NOLAND TIMMONS on June 9, 2009 at 10:15am: Forgot to add a thank you for the compliment on my garden pictures!! I appreciate your comments.

Comment by DELORIS NOLAND TIMMONS on June 9, 2009 at 10:14am: Mary,
Do your container hostas go dormant in the winter?

Comment by Rebecca Jo Miller on June 8, 2009 at 12:28am: I do have a few hostas in containers...they seem to conform well!! like they have a choice!!!I think they are especially cute in the med. terra cotta containers.....i think i'm about to check out some pots..i have a few that have chipped away like slate...not very appealing on the patio...besides it white and doesn't show off the plants very well....might be a good thing to seek out the next time we travel somewhere...a pot and a rock!!!

Comment by Mary Avlos-Dailey on June 1, 2009 at 3:13pm: Great idea, Timm!

Comment by timm williams on June 1, 2009 at 1:54pm: Yes they look great in pots and do Quite well in containers in zone 7.paired with an evergreen like Fern , Ivy or Aspidistra.Large colorful pots make great focal points in a green scape.You may have to check watering pots tend to dry out before a planting in the ground. Combining them with an evergreen you have year round interest

Comment by Mary Avlos-Dailey on May 31, 2009 at 7:11am: I will have to try that too Vera. I have a few large containers that would work really well. I'm thinking salvia would be pretty with the hostas and verbena might be nice too.

Comment by Vera Pappas on May 31, 2009 at 6:45am: I like to add Hostas and perennials of all sorts into my planters and even hanging baskets and use annuals as a filler. I have a Hanging basket in the backyard that I left hanging all winter and my Hosta Albo Marginata came back beautifully! I am in zone 7. Adding perennials to your planters gives texture and color to a planter that an annual just cannot compete with.

Comment by Mary Avlos-Dailey on May 30, 2009 at 6:10pm: Eloise, we have pretty mild winters here usually. Rarely get down to 10 degrees. I have them under the carport and made a little area like a patio. I'll take some pictures of some of them. I've always planted them in the ground and they did great that way, but I love being surrounded by them. Go for it, Shirley! lol Melody, the hostas are very hardy....they just don't like a hot sun, but will tolerate some sun. Arkansas is a beautiful state, so full of trees. It's a beautiful drive anywhere you go.

Comment by Melody Leftwich z8 TX on May 30, 2009 at 1:24pm: Hi Mary! I visited your area last weekend--lovely! I'm just starting a hosta bed in my backyard. I moved into this house two years ago and unthinkingly planted them. I forgot I hadn't had time to get the slugs under control yet! After diligent work last year I was going to try again this year--but didn't need to. Those babies came back on their own. Love them! I'm about to plant several more out front as I've got an area of deep shade that's been defeating everything else.