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Hosta Appreciation Corner

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    I bought them at an independent GC near Bude. I guess they've had longer to grow whilst everywhere has been shut
    Devon.
  • BloodyNoraBloodyNora Posts: 78
    This year the Sum and Substance has done really well. Flower shoot also appearing!



  • PoppypussPoppypuss Posts: 143
    Hostafan1 said:
    my new babies. 4 for £10
    Patriot
    Ive two the same and wondered what they were. Thanks!
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited May 2020
    @Hostafan1

    I’ve got ‘Fire & Ice’ which is  a reverse sport of ‘Patriot’ .  



    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • ki_buxtki_buxt Posts: 63
    One in our garden which we like but don't know the name of. It is 35 cm wide and 25 cm in height. 
  • VoyagerxpVoyagerxp Posts: 651
    edited May 2020
    Loving my hostas.







  • Dirty HarryDirty Harry Posts: 1,048
    B3 said:
    A couple of my potted hostas are getting too happy and outgrowing their allotted space. Sheltered east facing.
    Would they be ok if I moved them to a place where there would get full midday sun or will I have to move them somewhere with a bit more shade? I'm happy to keep them watered - so far.
    I'm fairly new to growing hostas but the mother in law has quite a few in her garden. They're in the ground but exposed in a windy area with full sun and they're massive.

    Make of that what you will.
  • PlantyPruPlantyPru Posts: 142
     :(  I ordered my first ever hosta today (sum & substance) and was really excited until I've just read they're poisonous to dogs and category of which I own..... Do I need to be worried? 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    If you own that rare type of dog and/or cat that eats greenery in your garden indiscriminately, then I’d either erect a fence or not grow Hostas. 

    I have been gardening over 60 years and kept dogs for a large part of that time ... none of them ever ate hosta leaves. 

    But you are the human who is responsible for your pets ... you have to make your own decision. Perhaps your vet could advise?




    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    How many dogs are poisoned by eating hostas? I've never heard of a single case
    Devon.
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