Paul, do you (or anyone else here) know what distinguishes Jack of Diamonds from Tokudama Flavocircinalis? Both, I believed are described as looking similar to Frances Williams but smaller (and without the dreadful desiccation). Despite having two Tok. F's I found myself purchasing Jack of Diamonds a few years ago. I'm trying to figure out if I need to keep it around if visually it's going to be practically identical to Tok. F. I guess I bought it thinking it would be noticeably smaller than Tok F...but I don't really know. My Tok F's started with small margins but widened with age- don't you love when that happens.

Paul, I agree with Irawon and yourself that Nancy is a super spring yellow addition to the garden. Even though it changes to lighter green later on, I still appreciate its appearance. I love the waves and the shine. The leaves have great substance and for those with smaller gardens (like myself) the compact size is a positive. This is a great solid (colour) hosta, that I warmly recommend to other hosta growers. I bought mine last season as a small plant after seeing it in a friendâÂÂs garden. IâÂÂd seen pictures on line, but it didnâÂÂt grab my attention in the same way as it did that day. HereâÂÂs a couple of pics that I took moments ago - still a ways to go before it grows to the size of yours, but now it has four eyes. IâÂÂve heard it can take a little time to settle, but when it does, it really takes off. I guess that you would have no complaints on that score, judging by the numbers you posted! Still in its cradle⦠for now! BC

Coll, your photo, your garden, your highlighted hosta.....wow, breath-taking. Hooooo, that is a beautiful hosta. I have the Tokudama brothers, but I like Flavo better than Aureo for the leaf and for the speed of growth. I thought Aureo was a no-show this spring, and Flavo was going strong. I have Heat Wave, it is small, in its first year here. We'll see how well it performs in a container.

We usually visit there once a year but won't make it this year. We love to walk around the gardens but we get overwhelmed by the number of plants. Last year we went with a list but none were for sale--it's important to remember that they have another more current list but even that is only updated each May. If you want a specific plant it's important to call ahead and check availability. Great place to see what hostas actually look like. We've climbed up and down the hillsides so be prepared for more than a garden stroll. It's acres of plants.