Propagate Funkia »It works with these methods

Divide the rhizomes in spring or autumn

That is the most proven Share the Funkia. It's quick and the least time-consuming. In addition, it has the positive side effect that the mother plant is rejuvenated. You should start dividing either in the spring before budding or in the autumn when the plant is dormant.

Here's how to do it correctly:

• first cut down or remove
• Dig up the rhizome and expose it
• with a spade share
• Plant the parts obtained at a distance of 50 to 90 cm from one another

Sowing - gaining new varieties

Sowing the seeds of the Funkie is more for gardeners who like to experiment. It takes longer than the division of the rhizome and the offspring often have different properties than the mother plant.

First of all, the seeds have to be harvested. After the flowering period is over in July, the seed heads form. The seeds are ripe when the shells are brown in color and slowly burst open. Then the dark, winged and triangular shaped seeds can be collected. It is advisable to start germinating immediately.

Here is the exact procedure for the sowing:

• Seeds in Growing pots(€ 16.68 at Amazon *) sow
• approx. Cover 0.5 cm with soil
• Moisten the substrate and keep it moist afterwards
• optimal germination temperature: 20 to 23 ° C
• Germination time depending on the temperature: 7 to 21 days
• from 3 leaves on bright Location plant out

Intervene in the increase - not absolutely necessary

In order to turn one hosta into several hostas, you do not necessarily have to intervene. Funkia tend to multiply by themselves over time if they are in a suitable location. Remember the seedlings in the first Protect winter.