hosta M 2016
Opps. Today is the first day I have had off since Dec 26. Lets see some Ms:
Comments (58)
peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
7 years agoHope you enjoy your day off Paula. Marvelous M's everyone.
Maple Leaf - I will need to sever the reversion.
Miss Linda Smith
montana 'Aureomarginata' - no wonder we all love this one.
Mystic Star on year 2 - a favorite already.
irawon zone 5a Ottawa.ca
7 years agoHope you're enjoying your day off, Paula and thanks for doing double duty...fulltime job and the alphabet.
Here are some of my Ms. I enjoyed seeing yours.
My Claire
Mystic Star (right) with Mack the Knife
Midwest Magic
montana Aureomarginata
Midas Touch
Miss Ruby
May
Thanks for looking.
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Comments (27)Kathy, I was thrilled to see that you have Iris Frazier! I first saw this hosta in someone's garden while touring hosta gardens on YouTube several years ago. It was a mature size and absolutely exquisite. I fell in love instantly!! It really commands attention with its upright growth as well as its beauty....and yours is a lovely example. After staring at your photo my eyes popped when I saw the name following. Can't wait to see it later on this year! I do hope you take a few progression pics of this one throughout this growing season. I'll be looking for one too in the meantime. ;-) Inspire Greatness is definitely a must-have hosta - not only for its beauty but for its paying forward ----> proceeds towards supporting Special Olympics Athletes. Mbug, yours would make a great poster child for this hosta....See MoreHosta P 2016
Comments (76)I found it interesting that you, peren.all, said that Powder Blue was a favorite. I remember being at a garden nursery two years ago and noticing a flat of very large, blue hosta that had just come in. It was Powder Blue. I hadn't heard of it before so I didn't purchase it. But when you say it is a favorite, then that must be one reason you love it---the color. It was striking. And yours is beautiful! Your Pizzazz is beautiful mbug and Jill! Myrle, thanks for allowing us to see your Piedmont Gold and Hoosier Dome. They are fantastic. Hey Dave, I see you have three Paul Glory's. Can I say great minds think alike---I have three as well! This poor Paradigm has been tucked away in a corner for three years. I'm going to put it front and center this coming year! Patriot Paul's Glory #1 early spring Paul's Glory #1 Paul's Glory #2 Paul's Glory #3...See MoreHosta Q 2016
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7 years agojust a few more,,,
Moon Lily,,,new in 2015
Moonlight Sonata,,,new in 2007,,,in my top 100
Moonlight,,,new in 2006,,,also in my top 100
Mountain Snow,,,new in 2006,,,very slow,,,
Muffie,,,,new in 2015,,,,a cutie
Munchkin,,,new in 2006,,,just a tiny thing
My Friend Nancy,,,new in 2016,,,love the color on this one,,,hard to get it with the camara,,,
Mystic Star,,,new in 2014,,,,has already jumped into my top 100
thanks for looking,,,jill
stoc zone 6 sweden
7 years agoMinuteman
My fav Midwest Magic fast grower
Montana Aureomarginata
Thanks Paula,you must be exhausted.I hope you have more than one day off!
mountainy man z8 Ireland
7 years agoMoonlight Sonata, new last year.
Mountain Snow. Glacial growth rate ;p
Just for the giggles more Mountain Snow ;)
montana Aureomarginata
montana f. macrophylla
mbug_gw
7 years agoLovin' all the magnificent M's
My favorite picture of Margie's Angel...from above in 2015
Marrakech
Maui Buttercups
Mourning Dove ....a favorite
MD closeup in May
Mini Skirt new Aug 2016
Minuteman in large pot
Miss Linda Smith ....awesome deep dark purple petioles if you look closely......Hope it grows up like peren's!
montana Aureomarginata
Montana
Thanks again for looking!
irawon zone 5a Ottawa.ca
7 years ago
zkathy z7a NC
7 years agoMidnight Sun -- early spring
Midnight Sun in the fall. I put MS into the worst prepared hole in spring of 2014 and it seriously languished. I've improved the bed each year and it looked like a respectable Hosta this year. It's a very bright spot in the garden and has a nice tall vase shape.
sunnywood4bChazyNY
7 years ago
sandyslopes z6 n. UT
7 years agoMoon Split
Moonstruck
Mourning Dove that does not have tentacles, just daffodil foliage. ;-) #overcrowdedgarden
Mourning Dove close up
irawon zone 5a Ottawa.ca
7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago
windymess z6a KC, Ks
7 years agosandyslopes z6 n. UT
7 years agozkathy z7a NC
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoAnother Mourning Dove, one of the earliest risers in the spring, long before Alligator Shoes which is right next door and on the Rawson early riser list.
And Donna, my new wish list is Miss Linda Smith can Moon Dance with a a Mojito in her hand. Thanks for enabling!
Karin Black Cat
7 years agoI will get Mourning Dove from a friend in spring, seems it's worth the waiting :-) And Ms.Linda Smith should be put on the wishlist...
Paula, this alphabet is such a good idea! Thank you!
I will have to talk to my neighbour about renting her dad's abandoned allotment garden if it goes on like this...That would be a perfect place for hosta, a little bit like one of your gorgeous woodland gardens, with big trees and the river nearby...problem is it can only reached by bicycle, so transport is an issue...
Marilyn Monroe is really a beautiful hosta, but mine was in sun the whole afternoon and then we had two very hot days and she didn't like that. I had to move her to more shade. I love the flowers...
stoc zone 6 sweden
7 years ago
Tiddisolo Wales UK
7 years agoMarrakech in early May
and a month later in bright sun
Montana Aureomarginata
Majesty on the right with Ivory Coast
Mount Tom in the foreground
Magic Fire
Midnight Sun new in 2015
Dave
josephines167 z5 ON Canada
7 years agoMarilyn Monroe
Moody Blues new in 2016 - liked the name even though there is nothing evident yet for easy recognition of this one.
Marrakech- a favourite of mine from the get-go
It has been growing in a more shady location for a few years now and settles into this lovely chartreuse colour. When I was growing it in a pot I had it following the sun...where it retained more of a gold, yet not quite as vibrant as in early spring. A spectacular spring show!
josephines167 z5 ON Canada
7 years agoAnother Marrakech photo - last May...its this particular stage of growth that drives me wild in the spring...after the pips, first leaf, first flush, subsequent flushes, hot flashes, etc..... ;-)
josephines167 z5 ON Canada
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoMade You Look...flowers
I have not yet seen the lighter edge/margin...perhaps this year. I really should plant this one. It gets more attractive with age. This is the same plant when I first bought it...hard to believe.
mid-summer last year
josephines167 z5 ON Canada
7 years agoMary Marie Ann - in memory of my sister Mary
It reminds me of a similar looking hosta, Whirlwind although MMA leaf centres transition into white.
when I first bought it
josephines167 z5 ON Canada
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoMini Skirt
Mourning Dove - interesting to note that margins appear so subtle and become more pronounced in the spring
Later in season...I guess I didn't take a close-up later in summer
Mourning Dove is such a gorgeous powdery blue in colour that I feel I must plant it somewhere where it's not as exposed to the elements. Heavy rain and sun exposure are a bit harsh on the wax coating of this beautiful plant.
Karin Black Cat
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agozkathy z7a NC
7 years agoIt's been such a busy weekend! Maybe I can finish with this post.
Mississippi Delta, planted behind the house with no irrigation and frequently ignored for weeks by its irresponsible owner. It was smaller by the end of the season due to the neglect. We'll see how it ones back this spring, but it has great potential to impress where it's located.
My Mango Tango turned out to have two left feet and reverted twice. I've given up on it. No pic.
Marilyn Monroe came to an early demise due to severe sunburn. She needs to be moved but she is beautiful in flower even devastated by the elements.
Montana Aureomarginata--my first bonus hosta from Crhris at Hallsons. I was still in the early stages of addiction and hadn't even noticed how impressive this hosta can get. I guess Chris did the thinking for me and figured out I should get started growing one since it is slow here. I'm hoping it will get to be as impressive as all of yours are someday.
josephines167 z5 ON Canada
7 years ago
Beth (5b - SE-Michigan)
7 years agoWhat marvelous M's I added Marilyn Monroe and Mourning Dove to my wishlist, boy that list is getting long!
Here is my Montana Aureomarginata, new in 2016. I am hoping I will get more variegation this season.
Moonlight Sonata, One of my favorites. I love the glossy blue leaves this plant has. This summer I will get a better picture of it.
mountainy man z8 Ireland
7 years agoperen.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago
newhostalady Z6 ON, Canada
7 years agoMoonlight Sonata purchased in 2015. A hosta grower suggest it and I am glad that he did!
Closeup showing the wavy edges
Love your Marilyn Monroe photo with the drops Jo. Unfortunately, no photo of mine. Picked up Marrakech this last year, and I am glad that I did!
josephines167 z5 ON Canada
7 years agoTiddisolo Wales UK
7 years agobeverlymnz4
7 years agoMinnesota Wild
Unfortunately the team lost last night, but they are still having a great season.
old_dirt 6a
7 years agoMy M's all seem to be struggling this year. Have a Merry Sunshine with great color but was devastated by cutworms last year.
Majesty, only a leaf shot.
Minuteman, needs a new location and fresh start.
windymess z6a KC, Ks
7 years agotsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
7 years agomountainy man z8 Ireland
7 years agojamie81
7 years agomctavish9
7 years agoVery nice plants everyone. I also grow Moonstruck under a Walnut Tree. It seems to like it.
Here are a few other M's
Mack the Knife in August showing the orange color.
Madam
Majestic
Ming Jade and a bit of Moonlight
Mrs. Minky in May
Mrs. Minky flowering in July
jamie81
7 years agojamie81
7 years agodon_in_colorado
7 years agoMiss Tokyo, taken in mid-June of last year. As you can see, it was hit by hail, but its beautiful, muted pastel hues are from bright shade all day, with just a couple hours of late afternoon sun. A slow grower for me, but worth the wait.
sunnywood4bChazyNY