Are they sick?
Posted: Jun 30, 2009 9:59 pm
Hello,
I'm new to the forum and found the information on Hosta viruses very helpful and scarry. I'm now paranoid. I'm also sad over the state of this hosta. Sorry, I bought it 4 yrs ago and don't know it's name. It has the most beautiful white flower that smells like a lily.
The leaves are puckered all of a sudden and rust spots are everywhere. Also this wierd discoloration has showed up.
I must say that we have received 4+ inches of rain in < 2 weeks and when I walk in this bed, my feet are starting to squish beneath me. The hosta receives about 2 hrs of direct AM sun, something we have seen 2 times in almost 3 weeks! My thought was to cut it down and see how it goes, unless someone is sure it's sick. I also have this varigated hosta. When you look at the clump, it's made of about 7 sections (technical name?).
The discoloration on the leaves shown is only on one small section. All of the other leaves look totally healthy. Do you think I should pull out this changing section or does the entire clump need to be tossed? This white hosta is inches away from the green hosta above. Any suggestions deeply appreciated - Bettilou.
I'm new to the forum and found the information on Hosta viruses very helpful and scarry. I'm now paranoid. I'm also sad over the state of this hosta. Sorry, I bought it 4 yrs ago and don't know it's name. It has the most beautiful white flower that smells like a lily.
The leaves are puckered all of a sudden and rust spots are everywhere. Also this wierd discoloration has showed up.
I must say that we have received 4+ inches of rain in < 2 weeks and when I walk in this bed, my feet are starting to squish beneath me. The hosta receives about 2 hrs of direct AM sun, something we have seen 2 times in almost 3 weeks! My thought was to cut it down and see how it goes, unless someone is sure it's sick. I also have this varigated hosta. When you look at the clump, it's made of about 7 sections (technical name?).
The discoloration on the leaves shown is only on one small section. All of the other leaves look totally healthy. Do you think I should pull out this changing section or does the entire clump need to be tossed? This white hosta is inches away from the green hosta above. Any suggestions deeply appreciated - Bettilou.