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May 20, 2011 11:52:29 GMT
Post by Rosefriend on May 20, 2011 11:52:29 GMT
I have to admit to loving Hostas, not as much as the slugs love them, but getting close... Apart from one I have them all in tubs...also got a couple of doubles, just because I like them... The first two I have had many years and have produced loads of offspring for friends and neighbours.   The others are not quite so old but lovely too...    and then a little dwarf one that I was given.  How about the rest of you?? RF |
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Hostas
May 20, 2011 13:17:46 GMT
Post by Barbara on May 20, 2011 13:17:46 GMT
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May 20, 2011 13:18:44 GMT
Post by Barbara on May 20, 2011 13:18:44 GMT
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May 20, 2011 13:19:14 GMT
Post by Barbara on May 20, 2011 13:19:14 GMT
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May 20, 2011 13:19:45 GMT
Post by Barbara on May 20, 2011 13:19:45 GMT
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May 20, 2011 13:21:49 GMT
Post by Barbara on May 20, 2011 13:21:49 GMT
 I love them as well RF, I've got 2 in pots and 3 in the ground, the small one is from a pot I split a couple of weeks ago. |
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May 20, 2011 16:57:47 GMT
Post by Chuckles on May 20, 2011 16:57:47 GMT
I came across what could be a good site for ID'ing Hostas. Came across it quite by accident when I was curious about the 'Fried Banana' Jasmine bought ;D what an odd name ;D www.mickfieldhostas.co.uk/a.htmI've got quite a few Hostas some I know the name of and some I don't. Like RF mine are in pots, can't seem to keep them in the ground, not sure why. Anyway, they live in pots on a raised, very dry, shadey area in my garden that I just can't grow anything in. Pics to follow  |
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Hostas
May 20, 2011 17:39:54 GMT
Post by Jasmine on May 20, 2011 17:39:54 GMT
I've seen that site Chuckles - he has a very good range of hostas.
I've got 2 so far - fried banana and venus.
I quite like the sound of frozen margarita and tortilla chip ;D I am going on names for hostas! They are headed for a very shady strip of garden that is a breeze block of soil in depth.
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Hostas
May 21, 2011 8:42:05 GMT
Post by Missredhead on May 21, 2011 8:42:05 GMT
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May 21, 2011 12:57:14 GMT
Post by Tig on May 21, 2011 12:57:14 GMT
I went to take photos of mine, and checked my spreadsheet plant list for names of what I bought! Surprised I have so many i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/tongue.gif This is the latest addition - fortunei var. albopicta  Ones I've had in for years, think this is Undulata Albomarginata, and if you look bottom right you can just see the leaves of a tiny 'blue' one which need to be moved   This one is Undulata Medio-variegata  Fried Banana with an 'un-named' Poundland purchase behind it ..  labels were in the garden for both these, but I think they've got buried   and this one is sieboldiana Elegans (out of focus 'cos the lily wanted to take centre stage  )  All mine take their chances in the ground x Tig |
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May 21, 2011 15:32:35 GMT
Post by Ladygardener on May 21, 2011 15:32:35 GMT
An old lady who always stops to speak to me gave me one a few years ago. I split it into 3 and they've all done well for me. I'll get a pic when the rain stops.
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May 21, 2011 17:33:07 GMT
Post by Auricula on May 21, 2011 17:33:07 GMT
Spreadsheet Plantlist.......how very organised of you Missus Lovely pictures of hostas.I'm not that keen on them to be honest ( not enough vibrant colour for me) but I have several which I have planted in a dark corner behind the compost heaps.They are doing well and I'll take a piccy tomorrow |
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May 24, 2011 20:24:09 GMT
Post by Chuckles on May 24, 2011 20:24:09 GMT
At last I've managed to take a couple of pics of mine, there are approx 10 pots of Hostas in this area.   |
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May 25, 2011 11:09:48 GMT
Post by Auricula on May 25, 2011 11:09:48 GMT
They do look good in pots Chuckles |
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May 25, 2011 12:59:28 GMT
Post by torontotrini on May 25, 2011 12:59:28 GMT
Really nice folks. Hostas are a group of plants that have grown on me - figuratively speaking, mind - over the years. They weren't high on my list in early years but I've really grown to appreciate their subtle variety and the texture they add to the garden. One thing I've always griped about though, and simply don't understand is the fact that they are so easy to propagate, really small root cuttings will do, and yet relatively speaking they are sold so expensively. OK, so there are some pretty rare types, but still. That bugs me. And I've totally given up on trying to keep track of the names of the ones I have; especially so since I never knew the names of the ones that I got from cuttings from friends who didn't know their names either.  ;D I took some pics over the weekend of the ones I have so I'll post a few soon. This is usually around the time when they look their best anyway, before the slug attacks begin.   |
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Jun 2, 2011 12:32:04 GMT
Post by torontotrini on Jun 2, 2011 12:32:04 GMT
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Jun 2, 2011 12:57:23 GMT
Post by Ladygardener on Jun 2, 2011 12:57:23 GMT
Chuckles that's a great selection you have there. :)I like the blue hue of that one TT.
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Jun 2, 2011 16:51:53 GMT
Post by torontotrini on Jun 2, 2011 16:51:53 GMT
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Jun 2, 2011 17:10:58 GMT
Post by nightingale on Jun 2, 2011 17:10:58 GMT
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Jun 3, 2011 6:28:45 GMT
Post by Ladygardener on Jun 3, 2011 6:28:45 GMT
You've a terrific selection TT and not a bite in sight. Well done. |
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Jun 3, 2011 11:16:48 GMT
Post by torontotrini on Jun 3, 2011 11:16:48 GMT
You've a terrific selection TT and not a bite in sight. Well done. No bites yet, but I'm already beginning to see slug trails so it's time to bring out the slug pellets and start the beer thingy. It will be still just "damage control" though. |
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;D I took some pics over the weekend of the ones I have so I'll post a few soon. This is usually around the time when they look their best anyway, before the slug attacks begin. 
