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replanting after hosta virus
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marianb
Joined: Wed Sep 11, 2013 4:09 am
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 replanting after hosta virus One of my hostas was identified as having a virus this summer and I was advised to dig it up and not to replant in that spot. However, I neglected to ask the person how long I need to leave that spot bare. Any advice?
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| Thu Sep 12, 2013 3:57 am |
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pieter
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 2:01 pm
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Location: Richmond, B.C.
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Re: replanting after hosta virus Some will go as far as suggesting to not ever put another hosta in that location, but I would think you'd be OK after 2-3 years. Research has shown that HVX can survive in dead roots for 18 months, perhaps longer. It's best to play it safe and plant another species in that spot, such as a Heuchera for example.
Pieter
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| Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:14 am |
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marianb
Joined: Wed Sep 11, 2013 4:09 am
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Re: replanting after hosta virus Thanks for the suggestion for replanting the area...I'd hate to be looking at a bare spot for 2-3 years. There are several other hostas nearby, and I am wondering if the virus will show up on them, but I guess time will tell.
Marian
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| Mon Sep 30, 2013 12:23 pm |
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marianb
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Re: replanting after hosta virus Thanks for the suggestion for replanting the area...I'd hate to be looking at a bare spot for 2-3 years. There are several other hostas nearby, and I am wondering if the virus will show up on them, but I guess time will tell.
Marian
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