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by creatingadream
Jul 27, 2008 10:53 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: help i.d.ing!
Replies: 16
Views: 1242

I still can't seem to narrow it down to a definite on #1 but I'm rooting for your guess, ademink and others with the same guess! lol! :wink:

Please keep guessing, everyone. I will consider all as I watch this hosta grow. I may figure it out someday. :)
by creatingadream
Jul 24, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Heading east--where to visit?
Replies: 10
Views: 1484

Well, since you will be driving right through Columbus, Ohio... There is Inniswood Gardens Metro Gardens in Westerville (NE suburb) of Columbus. That's where the hosta 'Inniswood' originated. Not a large hosta collection but lots of H. 'Inniswood': http://www.inniswood.org Chadwick Arboretum at the ...
by creatingadream
Jul 21, 2008 3:44 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: help i.d.ing!
Replies: 16
Views: 1242

Wow! I have never seen such a huge leaf on a Gold Standard! Very impressive! Well, I guess I will wait to see what I have in the next few years. I will definitely consider Gold Standard and maybe even Paul's Glory. Thanks Carol!

Diane/OH
by creatingadream
Jul 21, 2008 2:36 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: help i.d.ing!
Replies: 16
Views: 1242

Can Gold Standard and Paul's Glory get leaves that big? Mine hasn't but perhaps they aren't mature enough? I have both GS and PG and this plant looks quite different. But it's true about hostas looking different in different growing conditions. What do others think?

Diane/OH
by creatingadream
Jul 21, 2008 1:12 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: help i.d.ing!
Replies: 16
Views: 1242

I think you are all probably right about tokudma Aureonebulosa or Blue Shadows on the second one. Thanks, I don't already have it in my garden so it's a welcome addition! As for #1... she had a few of these in some fairly heavy shade like maybe she had divided the original and filled in some areas w...
by creatingadream
Jul 20, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: help i.d.ing!
Replies: 16
Views: 1242

help i.d.ing!

Hi everyone! I need help identifing these two hostas. I got them from my friend's mother's garden. They are selling the house and the garden is full of unusual or interesting plants. Any guesses will be appreciated! Unknown hosta #1 (leaf size 12" long by 6.5" wide): http://i240.photobucket.com/albu...
by creatingadream
May 03, 2008 1:08 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Vote for the most popular Hosta of Hallson Forum 2008
Replies: 104
Views: 20072

Liberty
Sagae
War Paint
montana 'Aureomarginata'
June
Rainforest Sunrise
Guacamole
Orange Marmalade
Blue Mouse Ears
Great Expectations
Frances William
Paradigm
Atlantis
Aristocrat
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Earth Angel
Thunderbolt
by creatingadream
Oct 07, 2007 6:49 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Can you believe.....
Replies: 8
Views: 3072

Ahh, that explains why my Rainforest Sunrise still looks so good! It's a sport of Maui Buttercups.

Diane
by creatingadream
Oct 02, 2007 9:43 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: if you had to choose 5 favorites...
Replies: 42
Views: 5027

Re: if you had to choose

WOW! Thanks all...I just added 15 new ones to my "look them up" list....and, maybe, to my shopping list. Diane, the only one on your list that I don't have is Rainforest Sunrise...what's that one like? Heather Hi Heather, Rainforest Sunrise is a beautiful small hosta with an irregular dark green ma...
by creatingadream
Sep 28, 2007 10:38 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: if you had to choose 5 favorites...
Replies: 42
Views: 5027

Mine are...

Guacamole
Stained Glass
Rainforest Sunrise
Jewel of the Nile
Great Expectations
Thunderbolt
Revolution

Oops! That's seven. Oh well, they are all still looking great!

Diane