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Chico2, the bugs are brutal this year. Lots of rain and an apparent shortage of lady bugs this year because of the long cold winter. Aphids were just taking over my roses for most of the spring but DH found loads of ladybugs this past week feasting on the nasty little critters. There's hope yet. Cindy |
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Here is a link to Blue Angel, a bit of a description and pictures. The leaves sort of droupe down a bit too. http://www.hostalibrary.org/b/b.html hazel, I use to trade hostas with other hostaphiles But plants can't cross the border. Hostas can actually survive quite a few days if they go thru the mail. You dig a piece out leaves and roots...knock the dirt off, soak it for a little while, wrap the roots in wet paper towels, then a baggie so nothing drips..put in a box and gently bend the leaves...pack newspaper around and over it, and mail. When u get the hosta soak it in water, just the roots for a few hours while u find a place to plant it and keep it watered for a couple of days and there ya go. Debbie
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So,we are back to a Blueis/greenish Hosta,oh well!
Here are a few more pics,it's larger than what the pics show,I love it. It gets half-day sun..
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Chico, it could be Blue Angel, or Elegans. They are both big hostas. Yours does look like it has some bloom on it's leaves. Did it have more of the white coating in the spring time? It is a beautiful hosta and I bet the cats love hiding under it, especially when it is hot outside. *S*
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wow!
I feel inspired to go out and buy my hostas! this thread has been great...
i have a tonne of shady areas... planted some seedum but i need coverage and i do love hostas. i chickened out purchasing them this weekend... but maybe later this week. and now I know where to come for advice |
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Hostas do need some light to grow, but I love them cause there are so many different kinds, ones that have fragrant blooms too. I'll send u a PM. Debbie
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