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aka_margo

12 years ago

Do you think I have enough hostas?

June, which I noticed is reverting to blue in a small area.

Atlantis

Royal Flush

Dragon Lady (she's a monster)

Dark Shadows

Alligator Shoes

TuTu

Lakeside Surf Rider

Earth Angel (and yes Ken, it's right under a Maple)

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socks
12 years ago
No, you don't have enough. And they are too small! Just kidding, of course! Absolutely stunning plants. I don't know how you get them to grow so big.

Do you have trouble with slugs?
coll_123
12 years ago
Really nice! Socks, I always wonder the same thing...am I the only one with slugs?!?!?
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Thank you, everyone, for your nice comments. Jadie-Berry Smoothie is a more intense pink in spring and Georgia Plum is truly plum. GP is also pretty small in size. Both glow in the garden and are worth having, IMHO. GP packs quite a whollop of color into its little size. They both age differently (color wise) as well. Berry smoothie gets almost a grape color to it with very veiny leaves. DGregory-Ophir is quite a show stopper in the spring, but unfortunately it does go green in the summer. Still an attractive hosta, though and well worth growing. Mine is young yet. I've seen pics of mature ones and it's pretty amazing when it grows up. Dark Star is definitely worth growing. It's truly beautiful, which is why (I think) a lot of people have it. It gets darker in color later in the season, hence the name. Mocc-I think your boat with hostas idea sounds awesome! It could be such a focal point. Make sure to post pics if you actually decide to do it. I'd love to see how it turns out.
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Gesila
12 years ago
I was thinking about Atlantis today. Yours sealed the deal!

Loving Tutu!

Your gardens are spectactular!

Gesila
gardenfanatic2003
12 years ago
Beautiful!! I think you need more!

Royal Flush and Atlantis really caught my eye.

Deanna
nutmeg4061
12 years ago
I've seen your Atlantis pic before and never forgot it!
That's why it went on my list, just ordered it, too.
Just gorgeous plants!
aka_margo
Original Author
12 years ago
I do have slugs, but in the past have used slug pellets such as Sluggo. I haven't used anything lately, as my real problem is earwigs. They will eat any plant down to nothing almost overnight. I have been using Neem oil with them, and that seems to control them and maybe it's helping with slugs too?

As for growing them big, I make sure they are well watered. Last year I also applied alfalfa tea on them once in the season.
Jen
LuckyKat13Gail
12 years ago
Wow. Just beautiful. My Atlantis looks scrawny right now:) That's ok I love him anyway. Thanks for sharing. Gail
kskaren
12 years ago
To answer your question, NO you never have enough hostas!

Love your Royal Flush and Dark Shadows! They are going on my want-list!

Karen
jel48
12 years ago
They are gorgeous Jen! This is one of the first days I've been able to look at host pics on the forum. I can't stand it until mine are up and mine are finally up, even here in the (practically) frozen north! Your hostas are amazing!
Janice
12 years ago
Wowzers! Nope, not nearly enough but you've got a great and amazing good start! hahaha

I'm loving them all and like others 'Atlantis' caught my eye, as I have a couple plantings of some young ones,
and finally my 'Royal Flush' is looking more Royal this year.

'Dark Shadows' has always been one I'm curious about. I've heard good and bad. How does yours
look later into the season Jen?

Also--SO GOOD TO SEE YOU HERE, Jen--er, well not 'see' exactly, but see what you've done and
*see* you posting! You know what I mean!

I need another cup of coffee! :^/
andi_mn
12 years ago
great big beautiful hostas. i'm coming to live with you. lol loved the 'atlantis' andi
hosta_freak
12 years ago
No,not nearly enough! I can still see some bare ground in there! Lol! I planted an Atlantis last year,and it gets quite a bit of morning sun,but boy,does it like it! Beautiful gardens! I'm lookin forward to seeing Atlantis next year,if this year is any indication! Phil
sheila56
12 years ago
Wow! I don't want Atlantis. I NEED Atlantis:)

Beautiful gardens, and you don't have enough unless you have no place to plant another one:)

Sheila
tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
12 years ago
Very nice, Margo, all of them.

tj
aka_margo
Original Author
12 years ago
I know what you mean about staying away from the hosta forum when my hostas are still hiding. It usually just make me even more sad to see hostas up and about when I know mine are usually at least a month behind. I think I suffer from hosta depression during the winter;)

Atlantis has been a very fast growing hosta for me. It's in the Abba Dabba family, which for the most part are fast growing.
Jen
Mary4b
12 years ago
Gorgeous Jen! I'll have to come over soon and dig out that Atlantis (I'm in Menasha...watch for me with the shovel and the duct tape headband headlight!)

((sorry, i know that's not even funny on this forum))
donrawson
12 years ago
Very nice...I like them all! More pics please...
igmommy
12 years ago
Beautiful. I can only hope that mine will reach that size someday.
inlimbo
12 years ago
Wow - what spectacular huge hostas. I've been lusting for Earth Angel, but Atlantis may be at the top of the list now. Your pictures are gorgeous.
paul_in_mn
12 years ago
You have some beauties - love the Tutu, Royal Flush, Alligator Shoes, and I need to talk to my Dark Shadows.

Nice gardens.

Paul
kimcoco
12 years ago
Beautiful specimens. Thanks for sharing.
aka_margo
Original Author
12 years ago
Mary,
My garden will be on the Outagamie county master gardener's tour next weekend (June 18th) where you can visit (but not dig) my Atlantis. http://ocmga.net/pdf/2011%20Garden%20Discoveries.pdf
Jen

I am sure I will have more pics next week as I prepare for the garden walk.
Mary4b
12 years ago
Jen, that is fantabulous, thank you, I will be there! Something to look forward to. The cool days ahead should keep your hostas looking nice for the tour. I promise not to bring my shovel!
hosta_junkie
12 years ago
Yes, you have too many hostas. I am willing to help you out. Please remove and send me half of them. I will pay for postage.

; )

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