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djacob Z6a SE WI

last year

I have been wanting to do mass planting of this hosta for awhile……but where? Two years ago we added these very raised veggie beds. I know LT is sun tolerant. Here’s a picture of the ground underneath the beds. The sun comes across the yard in a northeast to southwest direction. This photo was taken a 4:00 p.m. Late Morning sun would cross the bed eariler. Would love to hear from those who own LT and others as well.

debra

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tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱

last year

Mine is about 8 feet from the north side of my garage, so some midday sun this time of year. It is about 30 inches across..

tj

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djacob Z6a SE WI
Original Author
last year
I am testing as in Houzz, I don’t seem to be able to receive comments.
nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
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my Little Treasure died..it's true that it didn't get much sun..

I thought "hosta need to grow in the shade" when I moved in..this forum has educated me..

LT and Praying Hands are my biggest fails..PH is nearly gone..LT is gone for good..
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Beth - Michigan 6A
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The only Little Treasure I have is in shade. It grows well, I would say try it and just keep it watered.
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miles10612
last year
Nicholsworth, I also failed completely with Praying Hands--not getting another either. Debra, maybe I will try LT since I have dappled shade.
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Esther-B, Zone 7a
last year
I loved my Little Treasure. It lasted about 2-3 years, then didn't come back after winter. Anyone remember Sparkler? That was a real beauty, too, but was not hardy either.
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nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
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miles..I have a mental list of hosta that I consider finicky..but then someone will post a pic of a "finicky" one that's beautiful!!!..

doesn't it surprise you when a hosta fails?..it was comforting to know that Praying Hands didn't do well for you (and others)..

I guess some gardens and some plants aren't a good fit..
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miles10612
last year
That's a huge hosta! I will have to post my Paisley Print under the right topic since I can grow that one.
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rouge21_gw (CDN Z5b/6a)
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I have been wanting to do mass planting of this hosta for awhile

@djacob Z6a SE WI here is our "mass planting" of LT:
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djacob Z6a SE WI
Original Author
last year
Thanks everyone!! someone in this forum or maybe the perennial forum, posted a pic of their border planting of LT and I just fell in love with it! Don’t think I’ll find the number of plants i need this year, but hopefully next year when ordering opens.

The HL shows size as 6x11…….. it looks bigger——- wondering tj and beth, does it stay close to those specs in your opinion?
tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
last year
As I said, mine is about 30 inches across. It is about 10-11 inches high.

tj
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djacob Z6a SE WI
Original Author
last year
rouge21, what size do your LTs measure? As large as tjs, 30 across, 10-11 ” high??

debra
rouge21_gw (CDN Z5b/6a)
last year
Hey @djacob Z6a SE WI there are 21 LT in this border.

And yes each of the 21 are of very similar size as posted by @tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱.

(The top two thirds gets full sun while the bottom third experience much more shade and yet all the hostas are essentially the same size).
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sherrygirl zone5 N il
last year
Rouge, I was hoping you would see this and post your photo! still looking great!

Sherry
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djacob Z6a SE WI
Original Author
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My mind is made up! Just hope I can find the number I want……

debra
rouge21_gw (CDN Z5b/6a)
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Hey @sherrygirl zone5 N il, you were the brains behind my "operation" :).
sherrygirl zone5 N il
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Rouge, I am so happy your ”operation” looks this marvelous! It was a pleasure for me.

Sherry
rouge21_gw (CDN Z5b/6a)
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And today:
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