This Hosta is a late bloomer in my gardens. It's a no-name variety and one of my favourites! It's been around for years and I have no idea where it came from originally. It's one of only 3 or 4 plants that made the move with us to our new house 11 years ago. It's tall, with sturdy leaves which are almost totally slug resisitant. Not a brilliant plant to photograph for 365'ers but I need it in my album .... ;-)
@mwarren365 Thanks so much for continuing to drop by and give such kind comments, Mike! This pic is just of the flower, the leaves (which are not shown here) are all green, not fancy like some with ripples and variegation, etc., but they stay healthy all summer long.
Beautiful flowers. I cannot identify it without seeing the leaves, but it could be Halcyon if it has a bluish tint to the leaves: still number 10 rated in the world [out of >7000 hosta var] after decades and it has produced numerous excellent sports including the number 1 plant [rated by the AHS=Am Hosta Soc] called 'June', which was also Hosta of the Year in 2001. Here you can see the top rated hostas and the hosta of the year varieties. http://www.hostasdirect.com/hosta-info/american-hosta-society-ratings Just click on a name to see pictures of the hosta.
@morrisroos wonderful site, Don! Thanks very much for that link. I need to spend more time on tracking my hosta. This link may be the kick in the butt I need to get on that! lol. I have more than half of the ones on the top 25 from your link ... yikes! Who knew!!!! Thanks again!! Much appreciated.
ps, not Blue Halcyon, I have that, beautiful plant and one of my fav's. This one has a bit bigger leaf, is about twice the height and the leaf is all green.
Gorgeous shot, Anne! Perfect focus and lovely lighting! I have this one too - it was here when we bought the place. No idea on the name, but mine's huge - easily 3ft across.
Have never seen a hosta this beautiful! This is FANTASTIC! Never underestimate the plants that we take for granted. You did this one just perfect, Anne!
Anne, this is such a perfect photo for 365ers like me. The DOF is brilliant...and I hope you will share that recipe for red pepper jam. My email is lauriehiggins@comcast.net.
saw ths on the fav of fav dicussion thread. Wow. It blew me away. So clear! and the light is just gorgeous! It is simple and beautiful. a fav for me for sure.
August 28th, 2011
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i would like to have a slug resistant hosta:/
ps, not Blue Halcyon, I have that, beautiful plant and one of my fav's. This one has a bit bigger leaf, is about twice the height and the leaf is all green.