Pruning Hosta - Knowledgebase Question

South Hadley, Ma
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Question by tonyjfn2
April 4, 2009
I have a low, spreading hosta plant that is way too large now. Can Hosta be pruned to keep their size small?


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Answer from NGA
April 4, 2009
Pruning won't keep your hosta small for very long - it will simply regrow new leaves. The best approach is to dig and divide the roots of your hosta, replanting a smaller root division.

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