Worst of Hosta 2022 ...........
Which hosta did you want to grab by the neck and throw over the fence? Today is your day:
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Beth - Michigan 6A
last yearI love the dog drawing, I did have to look twice.
The worst for me are two hostas which have dwindled each year. I am not sure if either one will be back this year.
Pandora's Box
Hidden Cove
peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
last yearLol I hate the dog drawing because it messes with my eyes and mind! Love the dog on top of the cupboard.
Beth at least PB is known to be difficult for some, I hope it & HC return. It looks like they are in good spots.
I have the same problem with Little Starlet. It actually started out okay then dwindled. If it returns I will move it.
Little Starlet
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nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
last year2 losers for me..Praying Hands and Little Treasure..I think they were in too much shade..it‘s easy to do that at my house..
Little Treasure is gone..
Praying Hands was nearly gone but I planted what was left in the best spot I could find..here’s hoping 🤞..
I moved Empress Wu last summer after reading here that some were declining in shade..I love Empress Wu..hope this helps..
this should be my largest hosta..but it’s not..
peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
last yearlast modified: last yearAnn I hope Praying Hands rebounds in a sunnier spot. Good luck with Empress Wu. What a shame you lost LT.
Debra you are funny! I am sure you will be rewarded with lovely unburnt leaves. Your Fire and Ice is a great size and will need some sun.
Okay Debra fair is fair. I deleted the worst pics so you may say that is not so bad but trust me it gets much worse.
Lakeside Cupcake. This is an old pic and one of the few I kept. It is wonderful early season and then gets the uglies by late July/early August. Added insult from deer damage.p.s. It would help if I watered.
nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
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sweet_betsy No AL Z7
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This Pandora's Box dropped all of its leaves but then came back. It needs to live in a pot.
djacob Z6a SE WI
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djacob Z6a SE WI