I just have one comment on this (other than - these are all pictures of very pretty hostas/leaves).... You guys all are dissing Francee, which I think is an absolutely gorgeous plant. I'm so excited that I was finally able to get one this year. It's already growing for me, and I can't wait until it starts to mature a bit in a few years... I think a fully mature Francee is a sight to behold!

I agree with Debby. Hot coffee cooled isn't nearly as good as cold brewed. I put coffee grounds in a canning jar (quart) fill with cold filtered water stir very gently just to get the water into the coffee, add a lid and put in frig or counter for 12 to 24 hours. Strain well but don't press out the coffee. Store in frig. Debby have you tried a few Tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk along with the regular milk or cream? Its soooo good and even more creamy. I think its called Vietnamese iced coffee when adding the sweetened condensed milk. I don't add flavorings to mine.

Got to say it, I'm am surprised and a bit dismayed about all silicone love going on here! What's wrong with good ole fashioned thick cotton terrycloth, for pete's sake!!! LOL silly rant over. Use what works best for you, with my blessing :-) I'll be in the same boat sooner rather than later of needing to get new potholders. I've tried them, and I don't like either the thick silicone or the gloves that cover my whole hands because too much thickness or stiffness interferes with my grip. So I will look for thick but flexible cotton cloth squares -- I hope they are still available somewhere!

Alana, your pics look like others I've seen of Ville de Lyon. It's really beautiful. I have one I bought as a bare root in a bag at Walmart a year or two ago. It hasn't bloomed yet but I'm really looking forward to it. From what I read it's very vigorous. At least I hope it's Ville de Lyon ...they called it " City of Lyon." Same color bloom on the package. Niobe is one I had some years ago and it seemed much darker...a very deep, burgundy red. Have a new one coming in from Brushwood soon. Your picture is beautiful, Gardengal.