My first order arrived today
Ordered from Jan van den Top at Hosta World in the Netherlands back in February.
We had a discussion about how advanced his were compared to mine and decided on balance to send them.
It looks like he understated how far advanced they are.
Never mind, they will go in the greenhouse and be protected till all danger of frost is past.
L to R
Lakeside Ripples, Lakeside Old Smokey, Komodo Dragon and Lakeside Breaking News
Clovelly, Viking Ship, Brutus and Blue Hawaii
Lakeside Grandee, Valley's Lemon Squash and Mini Skirt
All potted up.
They must be a bit light deprived judging by the pale colors and leaning.
A week or two in the greenhouse will soon sort them out.
Dave
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bchosta 8b west coast canada
8 years agoDave, receiving new plants in the post is always exciting!
Having not seen the plants you are purchasing, there's usually an element of surprise too! (You hope for the pleasant variety!)
Looks like you have some nice root systems that will pay dividends in the coming months. I only have one of those - Lakeside Ripples (photo taken today). This will be its third year, but you seem to have secured one that's already off to a good start!
Be sure to post the progress of Lemon Squash - I love the look of all those ripply ones developed by Jeroen Linneman! It's available in the States this year, but as yet, it hasn't crossed the border to any retailers further north!
Anyhow, enjoy watching your haul grow over the coming weeks and months.
BC
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