ALWAYS default to finding out what is going on underground.. it the most important half of the plant ...

bruce is going to make me guess.. it might be planted too deep ...

take pix when you dig it up ...

ken

you said: Aside from rabbits, hail & slugs,

==>>> lol ... sure you didnt step on it too??? ..... lol.. tough year.. eh

I'll dig it up this afternoon & take pics. Yes, I probably stepped on it too!! I saved a nest of baby rabbits from the mower & knew I couldn't complain if they started making a meal of my garden, which they have....

just plopped it in until I could find the perfect space

==>>> im wondering more about improper planting ... ken

I have had mine for about 5 years and was ready to pitch it since I got it. This year it looks like it might be coming around. I raised it some the second year but it didn't look any better. It has just been very slow for me.

I pulled it out, washed it off & I think it looks ok. I think it was too deep. No more plopping them in until I find the perfect space. Thanks so much

I think it was too deep. No more plopping them in

==>>> BAZINGA ... lol ... happy dance .... [gawd i need a life]

the white leek-like stem is the give away ...

you can plop them anywhere.. any way you want.. even on the driveway ... just try to avoid too deep.. which includes firming them in there.. so the soil doesnt settle ...

also .. in the great white north.. where spring thaw can flex the soil.. and cause this.. plant early enough in fall .. so the plant can settle and grab hold .. before dormancy ... even as early as august ... they may end up looking ugly for the rest of the year.. but they will be.. well planted ...

hope you get a good new flush..

ken

It is surprising how planting too deep can effect the hosta's leaf, the plant health and performance.

Please keep us posted on how your Guardian Angel progresses "post-plopped". :)

I am curious to see how quickly the hosta will thank you (and hoping it is able to avoid the rabbits, hail and slugs).

BAZINGA....had to look that one up. Different generation, I guess.

-Babka