What hostas for this style pot?
I bought 4 of these composite clay pots yesterday. At just over $10 each they were a deal. Since they are composite they are lighter than regular clay and they can withstand the cold. Although I don't have much issue with pots cracking here in north Georgia.
They are about 10 inches tall, 13 inches across the top. So a smaller hosta is probably my best bet. Here is a pic with pot next to a small mint i picked up.
I was thinking something upright, vase shaped. Solid blue or dark green? Are there any smaller vase shaped hostas?
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djacob Z6a SE WI
2 years agoAnnette Holbrook(z7a)
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Comments (20)I made hypertufa rings to set in mygarden. The edges of each ring stands about 8 inches above soil level. No bottoms, just the rings. My husband cut out the molds from a heavy black plastic tapered nursery plant pot by rolling it along the blade on his table saw. One ring from the top of the pot and the second ring from the bottom of the pot so there was about a 2-3" space between the two rings where I packed in the hypertufa mix. I laid the smaller ring inside the larger one on a piece of plywood covered with heavy plastic so nothing stuck. When cured for about 6 months outside in the weather, I set rings into soil and planted them with hostas and sedums. All thrived, I think because they could grow into well draining soil rather than into a container with a bottom. Even with drain holes, I think they still accumulate too much moisture in the winter for some hostas. One could make these planters square or round. Carve a design in rim and outside when dry to green stage, about two days after molding them....See MoreOverwintering Hostas in pots
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Comments (20)in your zone.. it HAS TO BE.. pot in pot.. you arent going to winter them over in the fancy pot.. unless you can move the whole thing into a structure .. dons pic is incredible ... but i would be worried it would be top heavy ... especially in wind ... karins high pot.. surely isnt out in wind ... ken...See MoreWhat size fabric grow pot should I repot my new 4.5" pot hostas into?
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Ben D (zone 7b)
2 years agoBabka NorCal 9b
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steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
2 years agoWaterslide is a great choice. 3rd Spring in a spin out bag.
Some new ones out there and new to me this year (last week):Kempen Sky High - super upright
Place of Hope - upright, powder blue and folded leaves
and my first choice would be Skywriter.
Winter Frost has that erect Bachelor Party leaf thing going on with ruffles and stays blue a long time for me. (see I have weeds)
Peek-a-Boo Purple (or its variegated sport Kinky Boots). A great grower for me, planted in 2019 and a small one. Looking more green at the moment, but it gets there.
Did anyone mention Joyride?
A few more new ones from the right: Twinkle Little Star, Zucchini Fries (love this choice) and if you're tired of wavy blues, how about Lettuce Wrap (or Lemon Snap)?
Does it look like I like ruffled blue Hosta? I have some others, but I'll stop here. I may have a problem.Annette Holbrook(z7a) thanked steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohioken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
2 years agomy yankee blue was a gift from the hybridizer ... when i last saw it it was 4 feet tall.. and 6 feet wide ... im thinking it wont fit in that pot ...
pic below was when it was young.. lol ..indiana bob was quite a character ... another old friend i miss.. GRHS
ken
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2 years agoAnnette Holbrook(z7a)
2 years agoSo these 3 arrived today. Not a blue, but what about one of these?
I was thinking maybe the Holar Garnet Crow in the flare top. The Curly Fries in the blue pot and the Lemontini in the small center pot.
These are 3 pots I was going to use.
djacob Z6a SE WI
2 years agoI’ll try again with pics:
a smaller, younger Yankee Blue
WaterWaterslide third year.:
djacob Z6a SE WI
2 years agoOh, and how about these two? My favorite blues this year:
Hosta Blue Storks
Lol lol
debra
Annette Holbrook(z7a)
2 years agoundertheoaksgardener7b
2 years agoHere were my ideas this mornings: Unruly Child or Apple Pie (Avent). Cool as a Cucumber good be good, too; mine is too young to photograph.
Annette Holbrook(z7a)
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djacob Z6a SE WI
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2 years agoApple Pie (Avent), Raspberry Sundae, Golden Meadows, and Mourning Dove
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2 years agoAnnette, the Lemontini and Holar Garnet Crow look great. Well done!
I am having fun with these pots, too. I think I do not like my blues or dark greens in the terra cotta pot. Dressed to Kill, Blue Tooth, Chodai Ginyo and Golden Meadows may have to wait. The lighter colors and red petioles look beautiful. By daylight, I will have to have to reassess. Sun Kissed, Sugar Snap, Rainbow’s End.
undertheoaksgardener7b
2 years agoOk. This is the lineup for the pots. I will not keep them on the bench.
Rainbow’s End, Sun Kissed, Lime Ripple, Dark Star, Raspberry Sundae, and Apple Pie
Annette Holbrook(z7a)
2 years agoken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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2 years agoAnnette, thank you for finding that pot. You inspired me. My garden is not organized. Everything is in a different type of pot. With your find, I was able to improve that today after I decided which plants looked best in the terra cotta-ish pots.
Apple Pie, Lime Ripple, Raspberry Sundae, Rainbow’s End
undertheoaksgardener7b
2 years agoSun Kissed, Sunset Grooves, and Danubie Isla (which had been in a dark pot).
undertheoaksgardener7b
2 years agoNow, the shed hostas all have the same color pot (L-R Sugar Snap, Brother Stefan, Sunset Grooves, Elegans, Sun Kissed, World Cup, and Cutting Edge). That also freed up the dark brown frost-resistant clay pot for Dressed to Kill. Thank you, Annette!
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