Hey. Thanks for the opinions on the fantasy violets. Now I have a mystery to solve. I have these two fantasy violets.....'Amour Elite', and 'Suncoast Paisley Print'. The flowers are next to identical,I looked up the description online and see the flowers, they look almost identical, so I figured the leaves would break the tie. But it didnt. The descriptions both say they have 'plain green' leaves. Something to that effect. But both of my plants have red backed leaves, the 'Amour Elite' has very frilly leaves, and the 'Suncoast Paisley Print' has red backed much plainer rounder leaves. In the descriptions for both,it does not say that either have red backed leaves. OR that one has frilled leaved. So..I am stumped. I bought from people I know are reputable,they know their violets, but I either mixed up the tags on the plants, or I have some kind of 'sport'??? Anyone grow both or either,and maybe can add to the description for me, so I can solve this puzzle? Thanks

I emailed Rob Canning, who is now the owner of Lakeside hostas, having bought all of Mary Chastain's plants from her and moving them to Michigan. Rob states that LS Paisley Print is a medium, not very tall, but it spreads out into a wide plant. That's the word from the guy with the original clump!

northern Ohio but am rated as a zone 6A and my L.Paisley Print is a late riser for me. Its pips are up about three inches and are just starting to open while Surrounding Hostas are already starting to leaf out nicely. Be patient, I think it'll come for you especially since it was just planted last Fall.

Uh! as a impatient newbie I have to say the growth rate is bugging me :-) i was under the impression of a Hosta is named “Hosta of the year“ it’s a good performer. looks like it was picked because of it looks and because many people Iove it for that. I learn more and more how important it is to do my research on the plants Iam I interested. By example “Brother Stefan” .. pushed it way back on my buy list, because it’s not going to grow as fast as I want it. I already got sucked in making purchases based on appearance like Thunderbolt, dream queen, dream weaver and great expections. My garden is so bare, I want some soil covered in 3 years. if you guys have reccomendations on good performers please share.