How to Separate & Propagate Hostas
Hostas are often used for filling in empty spots in gardens and corners of yards. However, when hostas become too big, they grow slower and begin to look crowded. To separate an overgrown hosta, transplant them in the early spring or late fall. Don't be afraid to propagate these plants; hostas are hard to kill and have a resilient rooting system. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Dig around the base of the hosta with a flat shovel. Dig 1 foot down and with each push, pull up on the shovel.
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Pick up the hosta and shake some of the soil off gently, so you can clearly see the roots.
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Make a cut down the middle of the plant with either a small saw or kitchen knife.
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Look for any stalks that are pulling away from the central part of the hosta and cut these off. Try to divide your hosta into groups of three or more.
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Take a separated piece of hosta and place it in a hole in your desired location. Water it well and begin to fill soil in around the plant. Add soil up to the base of the hosta. Firmly pack the soil around the plant's roots.
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Water transplanted hostas daily, until the roots have taken hold of the soil and the plant begins to grow larger.
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Tips & Warnings
Varieties of fast spreading hosta, such as Diamond Tiara and variegated hosta, can be divided every two to three years.
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