Hosta - this former forest perennial surprises with its large green, blue, yellow or white variegated foliage, depending on the variety. The flowers are not to be scoffed at either. One quickly takes a liking to her and thinks about propagation…

Funkie can be propagated, for example, by division

Divide the rootstocks in spring or fall

The best way is to share the Funkie. It's quick and takes the least effort. It also has the positive side effect of rejuvenating the mother plant. You should start dividing either in spring before sprouting or in autumn when the plant begins to dormant.

Here's how to do it correctly:

  • first cut down or remove the old parts of the plant
  • Dig up and expose rootstock
  • share with a spade
  • Plant the sections you have obtained at a distance of 50 to 90 cm from each other

Sowing - gaining new varieties

Sowing hosta seeds is something for adventurous gardeners. It takes longer than dividing the rootstock and the offspring often have different characteristics than the mother plant.

First, the seeds must be harvested. After the flowering period is over in July, the seed pods form. The seeds are ripe when the hulls are brown in color and begin to burst open. Then the dark, winged and triangular shaped seeds can be collected. It is advisable to set them to germinate immediately.

Here is the exact procedure for sowing:

  • Sow seeds in seed pots (€16.68).
  • Cover approx. 0.5 cm with soil
  • Moisten the substrate and keep it moist afterwards
  • optimal germination temperature: 20 to 23 °C
  • Germination time depending on temperature: 7 to 21 days
  • Plant out from 3 leaves in a bright location

Intervene in the multiplication - not absolutely necessary

You do not necessarily need to intervene to turn one hosta into several hostas. Hostas like to multiply by themselves over time if they are in a suitable location. Remember to protect the young plants in the first winter.

tips

Dividing the Funkie is recommended every 4 to 5 years to keep the mother plant happy.

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Vegetable garden