Hosta H 2022 ..................
Good morning and welcome back to Monday, whatever that means. H for today and H for hosta which is a word that Houzz dictionary does not know. But we are here anyway. Let's see some Hs today:
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Comments (40)Yes Laurie, that is Bartzella. I found one on sale in the fall. I couldn't grow Peony in So. Cal. so when I moved to Ohio, it was near the top of the list of things to plant. Over a dozen Peonies later and I may be out of room. Although, when I find one on sale, I can't resist it and I managed to wedge two more into my garden last year (Casper and Cora Louise). Although I'd be better served being more selective. I've been thinking about removing the first one I planted - Dr. Alexander Fleming. This pic shows my first tree Peony (Houki) and JM Geisha Gone Crazy. I also found a Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) last year on sale which promptly went into a Hosta bed and even managed to bloom for me. and these Dodecatheon manage to survive under my large Maple trees. I've bought from Mr. Maple before. Strange packing for 2 trees. Maplestone had better packing the one year I couldn't find time to drive there. I have trouble keeping Heuchera alive, so I consider them multi-annuals. I also lost a Fire Alarm after only one year. I think it's a finicky one. I've had much better luck with Carnival Watermelon, so I've gotten a couple more of those. I've bought around 30 different ones, and I couldn't tell you how many I've lost, but they stick around long enough to keep me happy. Lucky for me there's a place here that sells 4" pots for ~$4. Electric Plum and Carnival Rose Granita I loved Sweet Princess while she was here. Silver Scrolls (shown in my previous post) is a survivor. And Caramel and Blondie have been with me for 5 years now. (In their 1st year)...See MoreHosta Blues 2022 ....................................
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Beth - Michigan 6A
2 months agoPaula, it is nice to be retired so it doesn't matter which day it is. I did have to read the coffee post twice, great one. Gary, great Happy Dayz.
Hadspen Blue
Halcyon
Happy Dayz
Harpoon
Heat Wave
High Society
Holy Mole
Hudson Bay
peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
2 months agoYeah Paula nice to not know what day it is for you. Thank you for the laughs.
All great Gary.
Beth I especially like Harpoon. Your Hudson Bay is impressive.
Sherry Halcyon is one we should all have. Nice.
hosta_maker wonderful as always.
Halcyon
Hands Up. My 3rd attempt. I had a squirrel that decided the first two were in its spot...I conceded. Sorry about the weeds. I did get it cleared.
Hanky Panky
Holy Mouse Ears. I will get the reversions out.
nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
2 months agothis summer I should use the alphabet photos to ID my hosta..have tags for Hadspen Blue..Halcyon..and Honeybells..Honeybells is near the top of the photo..vase shape with green leaves..fragrant blooms..
the powdery blue a little above the bottom right corner might be Hadspen Blue?..
not sure where Halcyon lives..
old_dirt 6a
2 months agoI have several H's but none very impressive. Seems some are new, jut divided or getting choked out.
High Society
Harriette Ward
Honeybells
Holy Mouse Ears
Happy Dayz
Shadow -4A-NB Canada
2 months agolast modified: 2 months ago
Humpback Whale
Honeybells
Happy Dayz
Hudson Bay- I thought that It was a goner. I ordered and when I rec'd it, it was not looking very promising. I need to give it a better place next season. I just put it there because it gets afternoon sun and was hoping it would revive. Just hoping it looks like Old_dirt and Beth's real soon!
Halcyon
lindalana 5b Chicago
2 months agoMy meager contribution. Steve has had wonderful picture of High Voltage. Mine done at dusk so very muted. It is worthy hosta.
Loving everyone's pictures and photography!
Is Hudson Bay good grower? I have friends, non hosta people who live in NY Hudson Valley on wooded property.
lindalana 5b Chicago
2 months agoFound half decent picture of Hot Shot from Dan Wols. Color of it is stunning all season.
Beth - Michigan 6A
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djacob Z5b SE WI
2 months agodjacob Z5b SE WI
2 months agoI only have three H hostas:
Green phase
blue phase
teeny tiny HP—— I moved this to see if it will do better.
I jave been posting progressions when I jave them. Should I keep doing this or will we have progressions later???
debranicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
2 months agobkay2000
2 months agodjacob Z5b SE WI
2 months agonicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
2 months agoShadow -4A-NB Canada
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newhostalady Z6 ON, Canada
2 months agonewhostalady Z6 ON, Canada
2 months agoOnly three H's for me.
This is Hans. Slow growing. I don't dare move it! I think maybe this coming year the heuchera will have to be divided.
This little High Society is cute. It is actually in a spin out bag. I find the paperbark Birch tree nearby has really invasive roots. I think the roots have invaded the spin out bag. I just might try my luck with putting HS in a pot instead. I better put that on the to-do list or I'll never remember!
peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
2 months agolast modified: 2 months agoSomehow I missed this one.
Her Eyes Were Blue
Mosswood
2 months ago
One 'H' this year, but new to the list. Humpback Whale is starting to just show a bit of the hump, I guess?
mbug_gw
2 months agoHalcyon 5-15-22
Hands Up 6-3-22
Hanky Panky 5-12-22
Heat Wave 6-1-22
Honey Pie 6-3-22
Hovercraft 7-4-22
djacob Z5b SE WI
2 months ago
steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
2 months agolast modified: 2 months agoHawaiian Luau - that Dandelion got taken out and it didn't seem to phase the Hosta.
Heartache that my Peony flowers are shedding petals already.
Hearts on Fire - Previous year in a pot, last year in the ground, will it still leap this year?
High Voltage - good memory Lindalana. This is one that surely deserves at least two pics of with its interesting color change. So naturally I can only find one. Not a great spot for it on the north side of my house, but something needs to go here.
Another interesting color changer How About That!
and just because everyone has at least a little in their lives, a better picture of Heartache.
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