Nice form

hostadad · Post by **hostadad** » Jul 11, 2008 11:30 pm

Hello everybody. I wanted to mention that I feel really bad about all the flooding in the Midwest. I can't imagine what it would be like

We have had flooding here in the Northwest, but nothing that I can remember compares to the severity in the Midwest. To all the wonderful people affected, I feel really bad and hope things will be back to normal very soon.

This is a picture of my nearing maturity Warpaint.

Sincerely,

David

JaneG · Post by **JaneG** » Jul 11, 2008 11:49 pm

WOW!!

Beautiful hosta and nice picture!

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Jul 12, 2008 6:59 am

Hi David! *waving*

That is one gorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr-geous Warpaint!
How's the rest of your beautiful garden doing this year?

baja220 · Post by **baja220** » Jul 12, 2008 8:12 am

I agree!! Great form and beautiful!! How long does the color hold for you?

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jul 12, 2008 8:42 am

Hi David!!!

Boy that is a beauty for sure!! I loved mine, and it's a baby.

I know.....it's so sad about the flooding.....

Post by **Chris_W** » Jul 12, 2008 8:49 am

Hi David!

I was wondering the same thing - how long does the color hold for you on that one? Mine only lasted only about a week or two this year, so they were pretty unimpressive. Last year the center color lasted longer

myskyblue2 · Post by **myskyblue2** » Jul 12, 2008 11:49 pm

JUST ADDED THIS ONE TO "THE LIST"
Same Q as the rest about color. Growth rate??

hostadad · Post by **hostadad** » Jul 13, 2008 3:04 am

What holds the color?.......Well, I can't pinpoint the exact reason for sure, but here are my thoughts and observations.
I noticed that the light exposure, did not make a difference. I have two Warpaints, one in open shade with some sun, and one in a shadier spot. The brighter side of the one in open shade has a more white in the leaf than the back side of that plant. But the other Warpaint is growing in the shadier spot all the time and has brilliant white centers too and larger leaves.

Moisture?, nope I don't think so, they are watered the same amount as any hosta anywhere. The age? Well, the leaves look the same as last year. The white streaking lasted into August, some leaves even longer. The growth rate was actually pretty fast. It must be the temperatures. Maybe the cooler temperatures preserves the colors.

David

jobranch · Post by **jobranch** » Jul 13, 2008 10:26 am

Beautiful hosta - shape and markings. I am going to have to look into this one

Carol W · Post by **Carol W** » Jul 13, 2008 1:18 pm

Very nice hosta! It's one I've have been going to get and almost added it this year. Held back because of all the ice storms has damaged so many of our trees and shade is at a minus. Knowing that yours that the light exposure didn't make a difference I just might add one still this year.

JoshS · Post by **JoshS** » Jul 13, 2008 9:32 pm

Spectacular plant...and picture, David!

I think you may be right about temps affecting the coloration. The color held quite a while for me this year and we had a cool spring. The plants I had in the greenhouse faded quickly.

DBoweMD · Post by **DBoweMD** » Jul 14, 2008 9:53 am

Hey David, I was talking about your Warpaint leaf from the Davenport leaf show last year several times this summer at the conventions and missed you at the midwest.
Great looking plant! I got War Paint in the secret trade this year.

Linda P · Post by **Linda P** » Jul 14, 2008 10:30 am

WOW!

What a great-looking plant. It's good to hear from you, David. I really missed seeing you at the convention, too.
Linda P

poppi · Post by **poppi** » Jul 14, 2008 10:33 am

Gorgeous! Can't wait for mine to grow up!

myskyblue2 · Post by **myskyblue2** » Jul 14, 2008 3:17 pm

Thanks for the extra info David, I'll have to get one.Your's is so nice

I have more sun than shade, but I could move a few around. War Paint looks so special. What a statement!
Laura

Willowy · Post by **Willowy** » Jul 14, 2008 6:51 pm

Wow, what a beautiful plant with beautiful form. That is why I bought War Paint last year. Last season it held it's color just until late August. After reading this post, I went to look at it (it was beautiful this spring) and it is all green! I know it is getting more sun this year because I removed some trees...

jgh · Post by **jgh** » Jul 14, 2008 7:49 pm

my color lasted about two weeks, with a third week of subtle interest. It was frustrating... I meant to get a photo and then we had some hail and crappy weather... and when I finally remembered it was too late to get a good shot. When it was in full color I don´t think there was a prettier hosta in my garden.

Still... after it was all green I had a garden visitor who asked what that gorgeous hosta is. I guess if you don´t know about the spectacular variegation, you can look at the plant and see a very nice form with really attractive green leaves.

renaldo75 · Post by **renaldo75** » Jul 14, 2008 9:33 pm

Beautiful, David!!

I was wondering if we were going to hear from you this year. You need to post more pics of your gardens.