Photo Album of a Hostaholic

2007-07-02T20:33:00.001-05:00

Test

2006-05-31T16:06:00.000-05:00

This is a poor Pandora's Box I left for dead two years ago. It was the same size it is now, and I didn't think it would make it. Amazingly it is still there! But also the same size...

This is where I found it...

2006-05-31T16:03:00.000-05:00

This is a volunteer that I'm watching, love the waves and flecks of green.

Another one

This is a clump of the volunteers I haven't divided yet.

2006-05-30T20:19:00.000-05:00

Another picture of June...

Heavenly Tiara, a really bright spot tonight!

This is a little seedling that I've been watching for two years. So far it is staying this size and is growing well. The one in the background is just like it. It has flecks of green in the white center, much like Revolution, just 1/10 the size!

2006-05-30T20:15:00.000-05:00

Single leaf of...

2006-05-25T20:41:00.000-05:00

June is just awesome. I have two, and want more. Great color, texture, shape, just a winner in every respect.

Radio Waves is very fun, thought it does just look like grass... (or a weed) I still love it.

A closeup of June.

Another closeup of June. Is it just me, or is that an Eagle streaking in on that water...?

2006-05-25T20:32:00.000-05:00

Halcyon is a must for anyone, with great form and a wonderful frost!

Dark Star is still small, but growing well. From Hallsons last year, it isn't as blue as I assumed, but does have wonderful color and a very graceful leaf.

This is the smaller of my two Spilt Milk hostas, but has the best coloring. I just love looking at those leaves, and it never ceases to amaze me with such crisp white splotches.

Another one of my favorites, Blue Ice really stands out along my front walk. It really has the same stunning thick blue frostyness (is that a word?) of Rhythm & Blues, but in such an extreme opposite of shape and style.

2006-05-25T20:28:00.000-05:00

I've wanted Blue Mouse Ears ever since seeing one a few years ago. Don't know how I lasted this long without it, but I finally got this one from Hallsons this spring. It is a great size already, and I just love it!

Eskimo Pie is also new from Hallsons, and has great color and texture. Can't wait to see this one in a few year!

Dream Queen has great color and I have high hopes for it.

I should have washed Leather Sheen before taking the picture, but you can still see the great shine it has.

2006-05-25T20:23:00.000-05:00

I lost the label for this, but I believe it is another Aristocrat. Any other ideas out there?

My largest Tatoo is still quiet small, but showing promise. The "tattoo" gets stronger though the summer.

Teaspoon is a fun looking hosta with a great shape. It truely looks like a big mound of green spoons.

English Sunrise is another simple hosta, much like Rascal in color. The leaves remind me of June without the verigation. Maybe a relation?

2006-05-25T20:19:00.000-05:00

Tom Rex, or "T Rex" as it is called, has nice growth since last year, though still not much to look at. Every time I look at it I just want to jump ahead five years...

This is a leaf from Ice Age Trail that just jumped out at me wanting to be photographed.

My Revolution keeps trying to revert. I chopped a good chunk off last year, but looks like I missed some.

Pilgrim is a hosta I recieved from my oldest son Ethan when I was first starting to collect hostas. A nice small "cute" hosta, it has grown well.

2006-05-25T20:13:00.000-05:00

Korean Snow is subtle, but very beautiful.

Black Satin in the front with the bright Ogon Koba Wogon in the back make for a great combination.

Aristocrat makes me think of a reverse of June. It does have much more texture to the leaves than June and more muted coloring.

Rascal is growing very well. I don't prefer many "green" hostas, but this one is just a great color. Light enough, but not "yellow".

2006-05-25T20:06:00.000-05:00

Pandora's Box is an all-time favorite. I like minis with the Hens and Chicks...

Dream Weaver is new from last year. Doing well so far.

My Great Expectations has reduced my expectations for this hosta. 4 years and now change in size, thought it might be smaller than ever...

Guardian Angel is new from Hallsons last year. Growing well. A little "messy" looking, but a nice change from the usual. It is growing well, and I think it will look even better when full grown.

2006-05-23T20:52:00.000-05:00

Blurry shot of Ice Age Trail. This is the one eye that is still somewhat streaked. My Sugar Daddy died, so I guess Ice Age Trail is trying to be fill that slot as well...

2006-05-23T20:28:00.000-05:00

Tequila Sunrise is a bright spot in the front garden, and it rewards close examination with purple/red Petioles.

2006-05-23T20:23:00.000-05:00

Blizzard is a new one from Hallson Gardens

Rhythm & Blues is a favorite every year. Thick, frosted, wavy leaves.

Close up

Kiwi Spearmint is brilliant this time of year!

2005-06-30T22:13:00.000-05:00

Tom Rex

2005-06-30T22:12:00.003-05:00

Lakeside Cha Cha

2005-06-30T22:12:00.002-05:00

Praying Hands

2005-06-30T22:12:00.001-05:00

Wylde Green Cream

2005-06-30T22:12:00.000-05:00

Pilgrim

2005-06-30T22:11:00.004-05:00

Revolution

2005-06-30T22:11:00.003-05:00

Teaspoon

2005-06-30T22:11:00.002-05:00

Tattoo

2005-06-30T22:11:00.001-05:00

Fire & Ice

2005-06-30T22:11:00.000-05:00

Patriot

2005-06-30T22:10:00.000-05:00

Ground Sulfur

2005-06-30T22:09:00.001-05:00

Dew Drop

2005-06-30T22:09:00.000-05:00

Invincible

2005-06-30T22:08:00.003-05:00

Blue Ice

2005-06-30T22:08:00.002-05:00

Lemon Lime

2005-06-30T22:08:00.001-05:00

Thumbelina

2005-06-30T22:08:00.000-05:00

Cherry Berry

2005-06-27T21:08:00.000-05:00

Tequila Sunrise

2005-06-26T14:29:00.001-05:00

Rythm & Blues

2005-06-26T14:29:00.000-05:00

Kiwi Spearmint

2005-06-23T21:42:00.000-05:00

Pandora's Box

2005-06-06T14:48:00.000-05:00

Closeup

2005-06-06T14:47:00.003-05:00

Reptillian

2005-06-06T14:47:00.002-05:00

Blue Angle and Sea Fire

2005-06-06T14:47:00.001-05:00

Rhythm & Blues

2005-06-06T14:47:00.000-05:00

Kiwi Spearmint

2005-06-06T14:35:00.000-05:00

Kiwi Spearmint Closeup

2005-06-06T14:31:00.000-05:00

June in May

2005-06-06T14:28:00.002-05:00

Ice Age Trail

2005-06-06T14:28:00.001-05:00

Remember Me

2005-06-06T14:28:00.000-05:00

Raindrop on Rhythm and Blues

2005-06-06T14:27:00.000-05:00

June

2005-06-06T14:09:00.000-05:00

Rhythm and Blues raindrop