Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your Pics
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Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your Pics
The hosta for today, Saturday, is 'Silver Threads and Golden Needles' (not enough space above for the whole name).
I had one plant which I had for several years which showed signs of nematodes last year and was destroyed. However, this one was received as a bonus plant last year. I still have it in a pot and it's doing well. I've found it interesting how the green threads in the leaves barely show when it emerges, but gradually darken to be quite green.
Hosta Registry - not registered
MyHostas Database - http://www.myhostas.be/db/view/Silver+T ... en+Needles
Hosta Library - http://www.hostalibrary.org/s/silvergold.html
This picture was taken July 18.
I had one plant which I had for several years which showed signs of nematodes last year and was destroyed. However, this one was received as a bonus plant last year. I still have it in a pot and it's doing well. I've found it interesting how the green threads in the leaves barely show when it emerges, but gradually darken to be quite green.
Hosta Registry - not registered
MyHostas Database - http://www.myhostas.be/db/view/Silver+T ... en+Needles
Hosta Library - http://www.hostalibrary.org/s/silvergold.html
This picture was taken July 18.
Ann
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)
Re: Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your P
Really starting to like the smaller Hostas and this one's on the list now. Guess it's just the evolution after you buy so many big ones and are starting to run out of room lol.
Owen
Re: Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your P
I have two plants. The first one has the better leaf coloration. The flowers are from the other one.
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Ed McHugh, Sicklerville NJ
Mockingbird feeding juvenile yellow raisons - never leave home without them.
Mockingbird feeding juvenile yellow raisons - never leave home without them.
Re: Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your P
Name: H. 'Silver Threads and Golden Needles'
Description: has gold centre variously splotched with green flecks.
Size: Small (8"w x 6“h)
Origin: The history of the plant is 'Cheatin Hearts' begat 'Illicit Affair' which begat 'Stolen Kiss' which begat 'Silver Threads and Golden Needles'.
Flowers: 8" scapes have light lavender flowers in late spring
Source: Hosta Choice
Added to garden: Spring 2010
Notes: Is prone to slug damage and a copper collar seems to help. Leaves from this plant have earned me a 1st place finish in its size category at the Ottawa Horticultural Society June show for two consecutive years.
Description: has gold centre variously splotched with green flecks.
Size: Small (8"w x 6“h)
Origin: The history of the plant is 'Cheatin Hearts' begat 'Illicit Affair' which begat 'Stolen Kiss' which begat 'Silver Threads and Golden Needles'.
Flowers: 8" scapes have light lavender flowers in late spring
Source: Hosta Choice
Added to garden: Spring 2010
Notes: Is prone to slug damage and a copper collar seems to help. Leaves from this plant have earned me a 1st place finish in its size category at the Ottawa Horticultural Society June show for two consecutive years.
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Ann
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)
Re: Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your P
Here is mine. It's paired with Tsugaru Komachi Fukurin.
Ed McHugh, Sicklerville NJ
Mockingbird feeding juvenile yellow raisons - never leave home without them.
Mockingbird feeding juvenile yellow raisons - never leave home without them.
Re: Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your P
'Tsugaru Komachi Fukurin' is a lovely hosta!
Ann
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)
Re: Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your P
That TKF is a lot bigger this season.
I just noticed, from looking at the photos I posted, that I have to add ST&GN to my "magical" hosta group where colors appear and disappear - in my yard Fortunei Albopicta is the poster child for this type.
I just noticed, from looking at the photos I posted, that I have to add ST&GN to my "magical" hosta group where colors appear and disappear - in my yard Fortunei Albopicta is the poster child for this type.
Ed McHugh, Sicklerville NJ
Mockingbird feeding juvenile yellow raisons - never leave home without them.
Mockingbird feeding juvenile yellow raisons - never leave home without them.
Re: Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your P
Lots of hostas that change colours. Many, of course, have something that is bright yellow when they emerge that fades to white or cream. ('Remember Me'), 'First Frost', etc.
And the 'Albopicta' which part way through the season becomes just another green hosta.
'On Stage' gradually darkens during the season as does 'Whirlwind'. Several get lighter - 'Janet', 'Punky' and another well known one that I don't have; so I won't name it less I've got it wrong.
And then there are the more subtle changes. 'Little Sunspot' emerges with solid green leaves that gradually develop a yellow centre. And 'Illicit Affair' where the leaves emerge yellow and the centre turns green leaving the gold margin.
I've likely got more - that's just what comes to mind. Maybe we should start a new thread just about those "magical" hostas. It's certainly one of the things that makes hosta growing addictive.
And the 'Albopicta' which part way through the season becomes just another green hosta.
'On Stage' gradually darkens during the season as does 'Whirlwind'. Several get lighter - 'Janet', 'Punky' and another well known one that I don't have; so I won't name it less I've got it wrong.
And then there are the more subtle changes. 'Little Sunspot' emerges with solid green leaves that gradually develop a yellow centre. And 'Illicit Affair' where the leaves emerge yellow and the centre turns green leaving the gold margin.
I've likely got more - that's just what comes to mind. Maybe we should start a new thread just about those "magical" hostas. It's certainly one of the things that makes hosta growing addictive.
Ann
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)
Re: Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your P
Here are two Silver Threads and Golden Needles today.
I have posted this first one before with Tsugaru Komachi Fukurin on the right. The STaGN looks a little small this season - might be getting some root competition - the bushes in there are getting too big. The second one is looking nice. It's getting more sun this season. The azalea that usually shades it was damaged this winter with the cold. The flowers are late this season - probably related to the harsh winter.
I have posted this first one before with Tsugaru Komachi Fukurin on the right. The STaGN looks a little small this season - might be getting some root competition - the bushes in there are getting too big. The second one is looking nice. It's getting more sun this season. The azalea that usually shades it was damaged this winter with the cold. The flowers are late this season - probably related to the harsh winter.
Ed McHugh, Sicklerville NJ
Mockingbird feeding juvenile yellow raisons - never leave home without them.
Mockingbird feeding juvenile yellow raisons - never leave home without them.
Re: Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your P
Unusually dark green leaf centres, don't you think? Or maybe it's your zone. They never get that dark here.
Ann
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Re: Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your P
New for us this year, and is doing well.
Re: Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your P
2014 update. Mine is still in a pot and seems to like it there. Picture from July 16, 2014.
Ann
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)
Re: Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your P
2015 - July 25. Still in a pot and seems to do well there, but I may need a larger pot for next year.
Ann
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)
Re: Today's Hosta: 'Silver Threads and Golden' - Post Your P
2016 update - still in the same pot, but definitely time to move it up.
Ann
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)
Pictures of Ann's Hostas:
http://violaann.smugmug.com/Garden/Host ... 361_qL3gHS (SmugMug gallery now updated for 2016)