Mourning Dove

mbug_gw

9 years ago

A new one for me that I really like. Haven't seen too much about it. Anyone else growing it? Would like to see yours.

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TheHostaCottage
9 years ago
Here's mine:
paul_in_mn
9 years ago
mbug, nice size plant. Blues with green are my weakness. Here's mine growing in quite a bit of shade. Don't have a pic from this year yet.

Paul
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thisismelissa
9 years ago
I picked this one up last year and I LOVE the unique coloring. It's really unlike anything else in my garden.
Ludicious Acres
9 years ago
Beautiful pictures everyone !!!

My Mourning Dove arrived yesterday from Hallson. It had been on my Wishlist for some time, but it was one of those I wanted to see in person before I sealed the deal.

Well . . . I saw it alright . . . and it ended up on an Invoice. :)

The soft tones blend nicely together. Putting this sort of variegation on a longer more cascading leaf only adds to the overall appeal.

Vanessa . you donÃ¢ÂÂt post very often, but when you do I am floored every time by your immaculate specimens. You grow some of the healthiest hostas I have ever seen. Wish youÃ¢ÂÂd share more. :(

Ludi
TheHostaCottage
9 years ago
Ludi,
Thank you for your kind words!!
I know I don't post very often here but I do have a page on Facebook where my husband or I post a pic every day (we're not a business). It is called The Hosta Cottage. I put the link below in case you have Facebook and are interested.

Here is a link that might be useful: The Hosta Cottage

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