Bobby Sue

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Bobby Sue

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I bought this one in 2004 and it really didn't do much until this year. I really like the way it looks. Very attractive leaves.

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When I bought it in 2004
When I bought it in 2004
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Post by Rookie_Green_Thumb »

Wow...that is a major change. I dont think that looking at the first pic I would have bought it originally! It sure looks great now though! 8-)
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Post by MollyD »

Joan I would never know it was the same plant! I knew hostas change as they mature but that is incredible!!

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Post by Linda P »

Looking good! Mine is getting some size to it this year, too. I was just weeding around it, and noticed that it's getting the look I bought it for. A friend of mine has one on the front corner of his yard, by the driveway. As soon as you turn onto his street, you can see that hosta, and it just reels you in!
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Very nice, love the way it looks this year!
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One of my favorites!
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Very pretty! :D
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Wow, what a change!!
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Post by renaldo75 »

I thought I had some pics of Bobby Sue. And I found them on Photobucket this morning. These were taken at the end of May. It's even bigger now.

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Bobbie Sue with Blue Sophistication in front.
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I got mine in the hosta swap at the 1st get-together Jimmy Mac had in 2003. I think it was just a single division then. It is definitely a fast grower!! Last year in its 3rd year in my garden, mine was 17" H x 36" W & leaves were 6 7/8" W x 9 1/2" L. This year it's up to 19 1/2" H x 48" W & the leaf I measured was 7" W x 9 1/2" L. So give it some room!! :wink: Mine has plenty for this year...
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Post by barbara »

Hey :idea: I have this hosta :D somewhere :hmm: Must be under some other hosta :roll: Better go out , find it, and see how its doing :lol: I like this one. Nice pics., everyone, and thanks for the reminder!
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Post by LucyGoose »

Nice Joan!! I need this one for the name.....My Aunt Bobby is Barbara Sue....but we say Bobbie... :P
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Post by Lessadragon »

I really like this hosta too. Yours is a nice one. Here is a pic of mine...

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Beautiful, Lynne :D
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I too would not have purchased it on the first view, but would a beauty now!
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Bobbie Sue today - this will be going into my new garden.
Bobbie Sue - June 30, 2017
Bobbie Sue - June 30, 2017
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Bobbie Sue in my "new" garden.
Bobbie Sue - May 5, 2018
Bobbie Sue - May 5, 2018
With others around it.
That's Restless Sea above to the left, a S&S sport above to the right.
On the left are a couple of Miss Angie seedlings from Art Wrede's work - Miss Angela Danielle (yellow) and Miss Selene (green bottom left). Emily Dickinson is bottom center with Anne Arett on the right (small yellow).
Bobbie Sue - May 5, 2018
Bobbie Sue - May 5, 2018
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Here is Bobby Sue a couple of days ago with flowers.
That's Miss Selene bottom left corner and Restless Sea top left corner. Emily Dickinson is in the bottom right corner.
Bobbie Sue - July 3, 2018
Bobbie Sue - July 3, 2018
Bobbie Sue - July 3, 2018
Bobbie Sue - July 3, 2018
Slightly different angle showing the ants having breakfast.
Bobbie Sue - July 3, 2018
Bobbie Sue - July 3, 2018
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