I'm sorry I was called into work to-day as this thread has been one of the best I've read so far on the site. ( maybe it's the subject matter ? )
I'm very lucky to have space and I tend to gravitate more towards the bigger growers. In my last garden I had a specimen Sum and Substance which was 0.9m tall and 1.8m wide.
Last year I bought Jurassic Park and Empress Wu and I hear great things about the size these can achieve. Fingers crossed.
I've certainly been impressed and very grateful for all the help on the thread. Wow, you're so lucky to have that much space. I looked longingly at all the big ones. Maybe one day ...
*Sorry Hostafan 1, I seem to have messed up that quote
Charley D, you are the star. You've started a thread which has sparked the most remarkable responses and every one positive. Unfortunately , some "threads" seem to bring out the worst in some people with a bit of bitchyness and bad manners: yours however has brought out the best in us, and for that , I ,and I'm sure many more , give thanks. BUY MORE HOSTAS. tee hee.
hi all got my hostas yesterday took almost 5 weeks since i orded them but some came from usa.they were from bowdems packes well and in fab condition with at least two eyes on each looking forward to seeing my titanic and blue hawii this year now
It's ok Anthony, you just go ahead and make me green with jealousy Because of other more pressing work in the garden, I haven't prepared my "Hosta Corner" yet but it's next ont the list so I'm really excited about that.
Seriously, I'm so happy that you've received your hostas - I feel your excitement Could you post a photo of the titanic and blue hawii - what they look like now, so I can get an idea what to expect? How many hostas did you get? Are you able to plant them out today? Sorry for all the questions ... can't think of anything more exciting than to receive hosta plants on your doorstep Let us know how you get on with the planting ... and post as many photos as you can.
bear root hosta just unpacked note pink colour at the top thats were the new bit will grow.
the other hostas i got were Blue Hawaii, june, titanic,winter snow and minuteman.as the hostas are just roots i diged a hole big to take the roots faned out flat and back filled with top soil mixed with compost watered and thats done.if dry for a few days eg no rain i then give water just dont let them dry out.
hope this helps.
PS in the pick there is 5 maybe 6 plants when you order your hostas remember you will only get one single bit but trust us on here they will grow fast.
verdun just re read your post about companies hyping up there plants. EG when looking a round for my titanic host some said that it wouldgrow to 4.5feet in the first year others said 3 feet . i know this is a giant host but i will see how it grows this year.
Thanks for posting the photo Anthony. Wow, it's amazing what beautiful plants come out of such a humble beginning. Good luck with yours, I'm sure they'll be great.
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Charley D, you are the star. You've started a thread which has sparked the most remarkable responses and every one positive. Unfortunately , some "threads" seem to bring out the worst in some people with a bit of bitchyness and bad manners: yours however has brought out the best in us, and for that , I ,and I'm sure many more , give thanks. BUY MORE HOSTAS. tee hee.
hi all got my hostas yesterday took almost 5 weeks since i orded them but some came from usa.they were from bowdems packes well and in fab condition with at least two eyes on each looking forward to seeing my titanic and blue hawii this year now
It's ok Anthony, you just go ahead and make me green with jealousy
Because of other more pressing work in the garden, I haven't prepared my "Hosta Corner" yet but it's next ont the list so I'm really excited about that.
Seriously, I'm so happy that you've received your hostas - I feel your excitement
Could you post a photo of the titanic and blue hawii - what they look like now, so I can get an idea what to expect? How many hostas did you get? Are you able to plant them out today? Sorry for all the questions ... can't think of anything more exciting than to receive hosta plants on your doorstep 
Let us know how you get on with the planting ... and post as many photos as you can.
Hi charleyD
bear root hosta just unpacked note pink colour at the top thats were the new bit will grow.
the other hostas i got were Blue Hawaii, june, titanic,winter snow and minuteman.as the hostas are just roots i diged a hole big to take the roots faned out flat and back filled with top soil mixed with compost watered and thats done.if dry for a few days eg no rain i then give water just dont let them dry out.
hope this helps.
PS in the pick there is 5 maybe 6 plants when you order your hostas remember you will only get one single bit but trust us on here they will grow fast.
verdun just re read your post about companies hyping up there plants. EG when looking a round for my titanic host some said that it wouldgrow to 4.5feet in the first year others said 3 feet . i know this is a giant host but i will see how it grows this year.
Thanks for posting the photo Anthony. Wow, it's amazing what beautiful plants come out of such a humble beginning. Good luck with yours, I'm sure they'll be great.
CharleyD
did you see my other post on amazing are plants have a read mate its about last years fire and ice