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by pwgoff
Jun 11, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: Hosta Virus X Forum
Topic: Hosta 'Blue Freckles'
Replies: 6
Views: 15596

Re: Hosta 'Blue Freckles'

P1140060.JPG It's been a year since my original inquiry. I appreciate the info provided. I chose to keep an eye on 'Blue Freckles'. It looks even better this year than last. I'm sure, considering its parentage, that some sort of pathogen is at work here, but, since it's in a pot and I like it, I th...
by pwgoff
Jun 11, 2015 5:04 pm
Forum: Hosta Virus X Forum
Topic: Hosta 'Blue Freckles'
Replies: 6
Views: 15596

Re: Hosta 'Blue Freckles'

I'll take a picture of it and post it. I bought it directly from Bud Martin, the hybridizer. I may have to have it tested to know for certain. You're right; it looks exactly like examples of HVX infected plants
by pwgoff
Jun 10, 2015 10:13 am
Forum: Hosta Virus X Forum
Topic: Hosta 'Blue Freckles'
Replies: 6
Views: 15596

Hosta 'Blue Freckles'

Is there definitive info on whether Blue Freckles is HVX-infected. According to the hybridizer, it didn't come from an infected plant, but was a true sport. Looking at it, however, is another story. The coloration and patterning do look like HVX infection. Does anyone have a handle on this or do I n...