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Author Message   Denise_tx  My Weather Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 01:36 pm EST :    I went to a local nursery and asked for hostas ( I live in South Texas) and they told me that those wouldn't make it in this heat so they didn't carry them. I was so disappointed because this is such a gorgeous plant. Anyway, I went to Lowe's this weekend and they had some!!! I bought them but now I'm not sure where to plant them. Like I said, this is South Texas where temps can reach into the triples in the summer...will they be fine in my shady garden??? Does the ground have to be constantly moist for them??? Any suggestions are gladly welcome!!! Thanks! Denise_tx - Texas, Zone "Zone 9"   Notmartha  My Favorite Photo My Weather My Garden Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 07:10 am EST :    Yes i would keep them in full shade and add some mulch around them for moisture! good luck! Notmartha - mi, Zone "6a"   Caliloo  Posted on Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 03:28 am EST :    It isn;t the heat of the summer you have to worry about, just keep them well watered. It is the lack of cold when they are supposed to be dormant. I believe they need 45 - 60 days of below 40 degrees to store enough energy for a nice spring show. They might do better in pots and stored in an extra refrigerator rather than in the ground. Caliloo - Penna, Zone "6b/7a"   Lindac  Posted on Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 09:00 am EST :    The reason the nursery didn't stock them is because they are reputable and won't carry plants unsuitable for the area. Lowes on the other hand has no such scruples! Your hosta will live for about 2 years and be smaller the second year than the first...but eventually just die. As Alexa said, they need a good long dormant period. Linda C Lindac - Iowa, Zone "4-5"

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