It's official. 'Continental Divide' has been registered.
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It's official. 'Continental Divide' has been registered.
It was supposed to be registered last year, but thought it would be better to get a more accurate record of it to register it this year instead. What a great plant. For those who don't know, it was a streaked seedling I bought from Olga Petryszyn several years ago at one of her sales. A couple years ago, it stabilized and I brought it to Olga's attention. I truly felt it was worth pursuing. I divided it, gave a piece to Olga, and she gave a piece to another. It's been a great grower and a showstopper for the entire growing season. So it was registered officially this week under Petryszyn/Groothuis.
It's described as: A mediovariegated, deeply veined, gracefully arching mound with three distinct colors in the leaves. The undulating leaf margins slightly twist as the tip. The leaf colors intensify as the growing season progresses.
This is exciting! I've been looking forward to this for years.
Early Season:
Early-mid season:
Mid-season:
Late season:
In Olga's beds:
Detail:
Flowers:
It's described as: A mediovariegated, deeply veined, gracefully arching mound with three distinct colors in the leaves. The undulating leaf margins slightly twist as the tip. The leaf colors intensify as the growing season progresses.
This is exciting! I've been looking forward to this for years.
Early Season:
Early-mid season:
Mid-season:
Late season:
In Olga's beds:
Detail:
Flowers:
Re: It's official. 'Continental Divide' has been registered.
Congrats, Mike!
You should send these pictures to Bob for the Library!
You should send these pictures to Bob for the Library!
Re: It's official. 'Continental Divide' has been registered.
Very nice hosta and the changes in color in particular. I have tried to diversify my plant interests this year, but I have not found another plant as interesting as hosta. This is another example of why hostas are so much fun.
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Yup, that's a fantastic looking plant. Did you pick the name? I like it - it really goes well with Olga's naming theme.
And Kevin Walek was quick to point out to me that you cannot say that it has been registered until the name shows up in print in the official registration (will be printed next year). Until then, you have to say "registration pending"
And Kevin Walek was quick to point out to me that you cannot say that it has been registered until the name shows up in print in the official registration (will be printed next year). Until then, you have to say "registration pending"
Re: It's official. 'Continental Divide' has been registered.
looks like montana heritage... very nice!
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Very nice! Congratulations! Is this your first intro?
I second the motion of sending the photos to Bob Axe for the hostalibrary.
Are there plans to put it into TC? I would buy it!
Again, congratulations....how exciting it must be!
I second the motion of sending the photos to Bob Axe for the hostalibrary.
Are there plans to put it into TC? I would buy it!
Again, congratulations....how exciting it must be!
Charla
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Latitude 38.57N; Longitude -94.89W (Elev. 886 ft.)
Re: It's official. 'Continental Divide' has been registered.
This is a beauty - a little like war paint in reverse (more subtle color in spring and brilliant variation later) only better because it holds its color all season...Very nice. I definitely want one if it goes to market!!!! Congratulations!
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very cool.....pictures are fantastic too
Re: It's official. 'Continental Divide' has been registered.
Very Cool!!! Congrats! It's a beauty!!
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Re: It's official. 'Continental Divide' has been registered.
Absolutely fabulous.
War Paint improved.
Must have it !!
Rob
War Paint improved.
Must have it !!
Rob
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Re: It's official. 'Continental Divide' has been registered.
Congrats
Thinking of an reversed War paint too
So... when can I have it
Thinking of an reversed War paint too
So... when can I have it
Against stupidity the gods themselves struggle in vain.
E-mail for pics hostapics@gmail.com
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Re: It's official. 'Continental Divide' has been registered.
Congratulations!! Beautiful, beautiful plant. All the best with it.
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Very nice, Congratulations!!
Bonnie
Bonnie
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Congratulations a great name and super hosta. Let us know when it's available!
Carol
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Congratulations! Handsome hosta, glad you've registered it.
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Re: It's official. 'Continental Divide' has been registered.
Fantastic ! Great plant going straight to the top on my "Need it bad list" ! When will it be ready for sale?
Hostahaveum
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Truely a good looking and unique plant.
I am hoping the TC I bought grows up to size before too long
Jerry
I am hoping the TC I bought grows up to size before too long
Jerry
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Re: It's official. 'Continental Divide' has been registered.
Thanks for the kind words everyone. I'm really looking forward to seeing this beauty becoming available to everyone. I can't take too much credit for this one other than growing it for several years, watching it stabilize, and registering it. The real power behind the pollen is Olga. She's introducing it and making it available. So within a few years, hopefully everyone who likes it can also have it in their own garden!
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Thanks for the update on "Continental Divide". Looking forward to being able to purchase your plant and growing it in our gardens.
Again.....CONGRATUALTIONS !
Again.....CONGRATUALTIONS !