What's on your spring hosta order?
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steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
4 years agoAdded cultivars above. Here's another pic!
Clockwise from upper left: Obsession, Pearly Gates, Lemon Love Note, Ogon Tsushima, Regalia, Gentle Giant.
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Comments (6)I received a violet leaf order a few weeks ago so am waiting for the mouse ears to appear. . . most of the leaves are minis or semis which is a new adventure for me as I've mainly only grown standards previously. I also placed an order for seeds with the Gesneriad Society consisting of mostly sinningia & streptocarpus crosses. At one time I grew Jean Pierre Croteau. It was a strong growing plant but I had trouble keeping the fantasy; I expect my temps were a bit too warm for it....See MoreDon't forget to order your Hosta Finder!
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Comments (3)Here's my article titled SPRING HOSTA TIPS: Spring Hosta Tips The snow is melting and Spring is on the way. Youve been anxiously waiting for the chance to walk through your gardens and dream about the new plants youÂve ordered from your favorite mail order catalogs. And, you canÂt wait to put your gloves on and get your gardens cleaned up. Hold on. Tip #1: DonÂt remove that winter mulch until the last frost is gone. Early arrivals, like montana ÂAureomarginata may require additional protection from that late season cold and wind. When all danger of frost is past, then go for it. Get your rake and wheelbarrow. Tip #2: Thoroughly clean your gardens. All debris should be raked and added to the compost bin to eliminate a breeding ground for slugs. Be careful not to rake or step on the eyes that are just popping up to avoid damaging the leaves which are about to unfold. Are your plants in good shape? Tip #3: Look to see if the frost has heaved your plants out of the ground- especially young hostas which were planted last year. As the ground freezes and thaws, freezes and thaws, and freezes and thaws (get the idea?), those plants may need to be tucked in on several occasions. Can your friends easily read those plant labels? Or has the name tag completely disappeared? Tip #4: Make sure all plants, including new arrivals, are accurately labeled and the tags are in good condition. Remember that large hostas will cover up name tags that are too close to the mound. Perhaps you have trees and shrubs which need to be pruned. Tip #5: Spring is the best time to prune most trees, and shrubs after flowering. Those branches which are dead, or make it too shady, should be cut off cleanly, chipped up, and added to the compost bin or reserved for a woodchip path. That pile of leaves, garden waste, and grass clippings from last Fall should be flipped over now. Tip #6: Turn over your compost pile. You may want to add a little sand. The warm, rainy weather will turn all that stuff into black gold. Then when those hot summer days reach 70 or 80 degrees, apply that free mulch around the base of your plants. How is your supply of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides? Tip #7: Take an inventory of your gardening supplies- tools, gloves, hoses, sprinklers, wheelbarrows, fencing, tomato cages, etc. Shop and replace worn out items now so that youÂre not stuck in the middle of a job. Spring is a great time to divide and transplant your hostas. Did you promise to give a hosta to a friend, or donate a plant for the hosta auction? You can create interest and educate others about gardening, and eventually turn your neighborhood into a hostaholic community. Tip #8: Spring is the best time to dig in your hosta bed. Review your garden records from last Fall to see which ones need your attention. How wonderful to see those long awaited hostas shoot up, bigger and stronger than the year before! Tip #9: DonÂt neglect to apply a slow release fertilizer. But donÂt over fertilize, and keep those granules off the newly emerging leaves, or crown, of the plants. Above all, enjoy the fresh Spring breeze, the chirp of the robins, and the signs of life as they appear, knowing that old man Winter is giving way to a new season of hosta gardening and fun everywhere!...See MoreOrdering your way into spring 2018
Comments (59)Camp- thanks, now I made the effort to find out what the Latin meaning for tinctoria and can add it to that short list of latin plant names which actually mean something to me. In case others out there also didn't know 'tinctoria' in the name indicates the plant was used or was thought to be useful for dyeing at one time. Someone please correct me if that's not true, I'm only as smart as the closest search engine :) I did break down and order a few phlox from Perennial Pleasures, and a few hardy cactus from The Cactus Man. It threw me off a little that the cactus were already shipped and have arrived ( a box of bagged cacti pads, no roots), but based on how well the ones I have tolerate neglect I think these will be fine. Once some snow melts I'll have to see if I can find a spot to plant them, or just pot them up and put them somewhere outside, protected from the bulk of any rain or snow that comes down. I'm having some serious seed starting issues this year. There are already dozens of small pots chilling until spring and I'm seriously considering ordering more. The NA rock garden society goes $7 for 20 packets on March 1st (but you need to be a member) and after the 14th the American Primrose Society is some ridiculously low price of $8 for 10 packets (for non members) and they've got some real fancy seed from all over the world including France's Barnhaven. I found some clearance shop lights this weekend. I already have plants under a few, having a few more is surely not a good sign....See Moreundertheoaksgardener7b
3 years ago
stephanie_h12
3 years agoundertheoaksgardener7b
3 years ago
Sydney (Zone 5B, DSM, Iowa)
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoWrinkle In Time
Mini Skirt (my first minis!)
Angel Falls is also new but not pictured yet.
I’m still drooling over an Emerald Ruff Cut. I think I need one. ♥️
(Sorry for the terrible pics. I was attempting to take pictures of the tags so I could make labels in my label maker for them.)
undertheoaksgardener7b thanked Sydney (Zone 5B, DSM, Iowa)steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
3 years agoI really like Wrinkle in Time and Mini Skirt - great growers for me. Emerald Ruff Cut is beautiful but problematic to grow. My Angel Falls keeps getting ripped leaves, but I still love it. It could be the dogs walking over it when pipping, but this is the 2nd year here.
Updates from Hornbaker order: Obsession top, Ogon Tsushima left, Lemon Love Note right.
In 3 gallon spin out bags and very perky:
Pearly Gates
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oursteelers 8B PNW
3 years agosteve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoundertheoaksgardener7b thanked steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohioundertheoaksgardener7b
3 years agoToday's mail brought treasures.
Heat Wave. Just look at that fat eye and luscious roots. Hostas-store. :)
Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
Midnight Oil.
lindalana 5b Chicago
3 years ago
Ill smooch. Got it last fall. It is stunning. I got my order from Naylors. Will post. Another one on its way. Then waaah, Er done...
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3 years ago
mac48025 ( SE michigan)
3 years agoundertheoaksgardener7b
3 years agosteve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
3 years agoMakes sense to me. My first Angel Falls failed too, but I ordered a replacement that same year and planted it in a little more sun. Seems to be doing well there. Bridal Falls limped along until I moved it into more sun and now it looks great! After two blah years
After two good years. It got the trash can treatment on frost night.
I have Lemon Snap from Bob, so I resisted Lettuce Wrap.undertheoaksgardener7b thanked steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohiolindalana 5b Chicago
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoSydney (Zone 5B, DSM, Iowa)
3 years agoAdded a few new ones to the garden yesterday.
‘Wiggles and Squiggles’ which was the only one left and at $10 was a little expensive for the sad tiny plant. But my aunt has always called my cousin and I “Giggles and Squiggles,” so it had a special meaning to me.
‘Emerald Ruff Cut’ because I’m a sucker for a wavy leaf.
And 2 ‘Rainbow’s End’ because they’ve been on my bucket list and they were $6.98!!! For a gallon size plant at Home Depot yesterday! $6.98! I’m trying to figure out where can put more of them so I can go buy more. I already had to split and move hostas to fit the 7 new ones I’ve purchased this year. 😬
MadPlanter1 zone 5
3 years agoOur Home Depot has rows of plants, all labeled Hosta. Made it easy to be good.
I did pick up First Dance, Etched Glass, and Great Arrival at local nurseries. A replacement Praying Hands, which died and I never liked anyhow from a hostaphiles annual garage sale. I have all the other hostas of the year and my compleatest tendencies won. It's in an unobtrusive spot. I still haven't made my annual trip to In the Country, and the local club sale is in a couple weeks, so I'm sure more will jump into my arms.
I planted Last Dance a couple years ago and it has already gotten too big for its space, about 25% bigger than the mature Cathedral Windows beside it. So First Dance got a BIG space.
That's Amalia behind it. The only sign of CW is the one in a pot further down the front row. It was covering the pavers, had to be pruned and shared. I put in posts to save the hostas from the garden hose, ugly but effective.
I bought Emerald Ruff Cut from a hosta dealer twice, and it just faded away. Last year I bought one at Ace Hardware, and it is thriving. Good luck with yours, Sidney. We live in the same general area - I'm a little south of Omaha.undertheoaksgardener7b
3 years agoGolly, I love Hostas. Here are the newbies.
Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
Heat Wave. For some odd reason, Tokudamas do well for me. I am so happy I got this one.
Midnight Oil. It is overcast, twilight, and yet Midnight Oil's brightness tricked the camera to making it look sunny.
Wu La La
Golden Meadows :)
djacob Z6a SE WI
3 years agosteve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
3 years agooursteelers 8B PNW
3 years agodjacob Z6a SE WI
3 years agosteve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
3 years agoI didn't show you pictures of any of those. Waiting for part 1 of an order from Naylor Creek. Part 2 came last week. I'm dreading what I find when I open the box that's been in transit over a week and during the hottest weekend of the year. I hope they kept it cool. Anyway, I really love Danubie Isla. Such a subtle pattern, and it looks just like the pics already.
Its a little more apparent in person, but you get the idea.
When you have to have the latest and greatest, you might want to start them out in pots for better control.
First Love
Gotta keep those Stags from Leaping out of the yard.
Who knows what trouble this Silver-Tongued Devil could cause if you let it loose.
undertheoaksgardener7b thanked steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohiosteve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
3 years agodjacob Z6a SE WI
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agosteve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
3 years agoGot my order from Naylor Creek last Tuesday but had problems posting here. Some very nice sized Hosta in the box and even the new ones were OK. Excited about getting the last order into the ground before summer and finally getting the rain right now.
undertheoaksgardener7b thanked steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohiosteve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
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Heat Wave today. Absolutely a win!
Krossa Regal, bought XL from New Hampshire hostas. It is simply too beautiful to plant in the ground.
Krossa Regal from above, sheer elegance.
Golden Meadows mellowed to green-centered over about 1 month, but still looks amazing with the puckering at the junction between the center and the margin.
undertheoaksgardener7b
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoNo remorse here, 4 months later.
Jade Cascade
Yellow Polka Dot Bikini has changed colors several times and now looks like Striptease. Cool!
Cool as a Cucumber started out as a scrawny ugly-duckling, but I see that it will be beautiful over time.
Clear Fork River Valley. It is too hot here for most blue corrugated hostas, so I went with a good green. I like it!
undertheoaksgardener7b
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoOverall, I am quite happy with the spring additions. You're So Vein is underwhelming, but may be something next year. Niagara Falls is in the ground and growing well, as is Adorable.
Monster Ears seems to be strong plant. The leaves are super-thick.
Midnight Oil is a slug magnet. See the beautiful picture of this earlier in this thread as proof.
Danubie Isla, which I had been eyeing last year and had to buy this year after Steve's photos. Naylors closed 1 week after they sent me this wonderful plant.
Old Glory was purchased autumn 2019, but suffered...accidental avulsion of its only pip this spring when I sheltered all of the plants from an early spring hail storm. I had put it under the deck stairs, and knocked the pip off in the process. OG is such a vigorous grower; it recovered within a few weeks and is gorgeous now.
miles10612
3 years agodjacob Z6a SE WI
3 years agoundertheoaksgardener7b
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoMiles, Tokudama aureonebulosa is a slow-medium grower for me in a large frost-resistant ceramic pot outside. I grow it in part sun, which may not be ideal. It is durable all season, a nice hosta with subtle variegation. This is from July 1. I have had it since 2017.
lindalana 5b Chicago
3 years agomiles10612
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3 years agosteve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
3 years agoNice Danubie Isla. For whatever reason, my Naylor's Creek plants aren't increasing except for the little ones I put in pots. Guess I should throw some fertilizer in the hole when I plant them out in the yard. Honey Bear has such a great unique color it's hard to pass by. ST Devil is doing fine. More of a mini for me this year. Perhaps I should move it into the mini pot while its getting bigger.
undertheoaksgardener7b
3 years agoLast order arrived today. Devil’s Advocate is going dormant, so not much to look at now. Pictures below are Diamond Lake (I had to), Glory Hallelujah (my new absolute favorite of this type), Sunset Grooves (dang, I buried the tag), and Honey Bear (worth it).
undertheoaksgardener7b
3 years agoWell, this is the last hurrah of the buying season. It was a good year for online hosta shopping.
Today, I welcomed Autumn Frost and Winter Frost into my garden.
steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoI really like Winter Frost. I got it at Solberg's place during his annual sale. I asked for it since Doug Beilstein is the breeder and I didn't see it. He had a couple left that weren't labelled. It didn't look that impressive when I got it in late 2018. Next spring I discovered it was like the blue Bridegroom.
I didn't get a good pic of it this year. Here it is today looking a little worse for wear in a tough year for Hosta growing. A good grower in my garden (under an Oak tree, lol).
Bummed I didn't catch it earlier in the year. What was I thinking?
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3 years agoConfession time. I just ordered Valley’s Lemon Squash online after seeing a beautiful specimen at Plant Delights Nursery today. I also bought a replacement Sun Mouse and new acquisition Apple Pie (Avent) from the open greenhouse at PDN today.
mac48025 ( SE michigan)