New to hostas

[Debo214]

My order of 10 hostas from Gilbert Wild and Sons came today. They have been soaking in water for 6 hours now. It's pouring rain here so I can't plant them. Would it be okay to put them in some potting soil until I can get them in the ground next weekend?

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[andy10917]

If it's a day or so, just leave them in the water - I have left them in a wheelbarrow for a week, but it's not a best practice.

I have some concern about the long-term viability of Hosta in Central Florida. Read this:

Hostas need to lose their leaves and go into dormancy each year. They need a temperature of under 43 degrees Fahrenheit for a period of 30 days although longer and colder is better. If orange trees grow in your area, hostas will not do well there

In very warm climates, they tend to decline and get smaller and smaller over 2-3 years.

[Debo214]

If it's a day or so, just leave them in the water - I have left them in a wheelbarrow for a week, but it's not a best practice.

I have some concern about the long-term viability of Hosta in Central Florida. Read this:

Hostas need to lose their leaves and go into dormancy each year. They need a temperature of under 43 degrees Fahrenheit for a period of 30 days although longer and colder is better. If orange trees grow in your area, hostas will not do well there

In very warm climates, they tend to decline and get smaller and smaller over 2-3 years.

Well poo. Glad I only ordered 10! Thanks for the info before I created an entire bed!! I will still plant them and see how they fare:)

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[dfw_pilot]

Now wait a minute - what does this"Andy" character know about hostas anyway?

[andy10917]

Now wait a minute - what does this"Andy" character know about hostas anyway?

Not enough.