Replanting:
Some hosta are bred to stay small, while others will grow huge. Mine grew to
about 4 feet in diameter. Check the label on yours for an idea of what max
size might be.

When they're healthy, their almost bulletproof with regard to being dug up,
split, and replanted. Obviously, the best time is spring or fall, but my
wife used to move them around in the summer. They complained slightly, but
always looked fine within a few weeks, and totally normal the following
year.

As far as planting in 3/4 sun, that never worked for me. I *have* seen hosta
thrive in sun, but I suspect their soil was much richer than mine. In any
case, mulch heavily. You know the nice fluffy soil you find beneath years'
worth of leaves in the woods? That's what hosta REALLY like.

"Frank" wrote in message
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Zone 7 - Cape Cod

I bought a healthy looking specimen three years ago which, judging by
the stalks, had just finished blooming robustly. I planted it in 3/4
sun with a southern exposure and watered carefully.

Each year in that location it has come up smaller and has never
bloomed.

This year I finally decided to bite the bullet and move the sad little
remnant to 1/4 sun with a northern exposure.

When I dug it up, the crown separately immediately into 6 little
plantlets. I had only prepared one hole. After some internal debate I
decided to plant them all in the hole in a ring shape, more or less as
they were before the transplant.

Although it's early days, they now seem to be flourishing. Each has 4
to 6 leaves, already a definite improvement over last year.

What I'm wondering is, should I leave them as is or should I consider
separating them into separate holes, possibly in the fall.

Separately, I would appreciate any suggestions as to how to get this
variety to bloom.