Transplantation of hosts in the fall to another place: when is it better and how, instructions, timing

In the wild, the plant clings to rock crevices, thrives in wetlands, along streams, and tolerates cold winters. The inflorescences of the perennial herb are formed in racemes, but the smooth, wavy or corrugated leaves, falling like a fountain, give the bush a stunning look. Although the plant, whose homeland is East Asia, lives for a very long time, in order to avoid loss of decorativeness, the host is transplanted to another place. This is best done in autumn.

Description and features

A perennial from the Asparagus family was first described by a scientist from Austria and is divided into 4 dozen species, each of which is interesting in its own way.The plant has no stem, but many roots with which the hosta clings to the ground, rocks and gorges. Long peduncles are formed above the rosette, collected from leaves, separated by stripes, spots, strokes of white, yellow, blue hues.

Perennial grown in a flower bed next to peonies, combined with irises and lilies, in the garden - under bushes and trees. Hosta flowers are painted in different colors, there are:

pink;
purple;
blue.

In their place, a box full of seeds is formed. The bush will grow in height up to 0.8 m, in dwarf varieties - up to 15-20 cm. Hosta is undemanding to the sun, loves shade and moisture.

When to transplant

In one place the plant lives for years, forming a lush bush with powerful branched roots. In order for hosta leaves to please with beauty and sophistication, you need to determine the time for transplantation.

She is moved to another place to avoid:

thickening bush;
disease development;
loss of decoration.

The plant is transplanted every 5 years, it is not recommended to divide the rhizome in the first season, the host does not get used to the new site well and will look unattractive.

When caring for the bushes, special knowledge is not required, but the plant must be transplanted at a certain time. In middle latitudes, work is carried out not earlier than the last days of April in the spring, in summer - from the end of August to the beginning of September. In Siberia, the hosta is sent to a new place in the last decade of May.

In the Moscow region, it is better to transplant a perennial in the fall. Spring is not suitable for all varieties. The month and date for the procedure is determined, taking into account the climate of the area.

Preparing a new site

The land in the garden where the hosta will be grown is cleared of weeds. Sandy soil is diluted with peat. Sawdust is introduced into the heavy soil, which they managed to overheat. The depleted land is fertilized with ash and trace elements.

To destroy insect larvae, fungal spores, before planting a perennial, the site is watered with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Holes for plants are dug to a depth of 0.4 m and made wide. Between the bushes of large varieties of perennial leave an interval equal to a meter, between dwarf species - 30 cm.

Choosing a seat

Hosta loves shade, a sprawling and lush perennial grows on such a site. When there are light stripes on the leaves of the bush, you can plant it closer to the sun, but the hosta develops more slowly.

Soil requirement

Ornamental plant takes root in different soils, but loves non-acidic loams, dies in the area where water comes close to the surface. In the sandy soil, the hosta blooms profusely, but develops slowly.

Digging

Having chosen a place where the ornamental plant will be comfortable, remove debris, rake up the remnants of stems and leaves, pull out weeds by the roots, dig up the earth on a shovel bayonet.

Fertilizer

Before planting a perennial, organic matter is introduced into the soil. Wood ash is perfect for this purpose; superphosphate or potassium s alt is poured into the prepared wells. If the hosta grows in depleted soil, it is fed with mullein and mineral fertilizers three times a season.

Pit for planting

Perennial is placed in holes that are dug to a depth of 0.4 m.Hosta roots are arranged horizontally. For tall varieties, a hole is made more than a meter wide, for medium-sized bushes - from 50 to 80 cm, for dwarf species - 20 is enough. Expanded clay or crushed stone is poured into the bottom of the hole, the drainage layer is covered with humus.

How to transplant correctly

If an adult bush needs to be moved to a new site, it is dug around from all sides before being removed and, together with a clod of earth, lifted with a pitchfork.

The hosta is bred by division from the main plant:

First check if there are any slugs or damage on the roots.
The bush is washed and dried.
Secateurs cut dried parts.
Dip in a solution of potassium permanganate.

Seedlings with 2 or 3 rosettes of leaves can be separated from the main plant with a disinfected knife. Sections are treated with a fungicide. Hosta will delight with a decorative view next year.

Features of the autumn transplant

The bushes are divided for reproduction in April, when the plant has not yet had time to wake up. However, some varieties of perennials do not take root well in the spring, and the hostas transfer planting to the end of August or September.

It is not recommended to pour fertilizer into the holes in autumn, otherwise the flower will grow and will not have time to take root before winter and will freeze in severe frost.

During planting, which in mid-latitudes cannot be transferred to October, the leaves are cut off, and the petioles are left no longer than 15 cm. The host is covered with agrofiber or other material that allows air to pass through but retains heat.

Separated seedlings will last until spring if they are folded into polyethylene with sawdust and placed in a basement or refrigerator, where it is not higher than +5 °C. The host is not recommended to be placed in the same place where other species or varieties of this perennial grew, as they are infected with the same diseases.

Is it possible to transplant blooming

It is not forbidden to move the host to a new site even in summer, the plant takes root well and takes root quickly. An adult bush is plentifully watered and removed, cleared of a clod of earth. On a flowering perennial, all the leaves are not cut off. The plant is planted in a hole, where a drainage layer is arranged and fertilizer is poured. Young bushes are irrigated every 3 or 4 days, covered from the scorching rays of the sun.