It's a good hosta, but not an absolutely "must have" IMO. If mine were to die, I would probably replace it, but I would not go to ends of the earth to do so. I got it a couple of years ago at an end of the season sale because I didn't have it and it was a good price. It has gotten bigger, but not increased the number of eyes (2007 - 2008) and I can't tell you if it increased yet this year, it hasn't come up. I guess my thoughts aren't really much help! LOL!

Ditto...
It's a nice, big hosta but not remarkable. I also wouldn't hesitate to change it for something else. Interesting what caliloo said; just came back & checked on mine & I see the same amount of eyes as last year's: 5

IMHO .... in 7 to 10 years.. it will be to die for ...

get rid of something else..to have it ... its all in the undulating edges ...

mine in 2005
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Leading Lady is one of my favorites!

I agree with the "yes" votes. I had it for one year, lost it in the terrible spring of 2007 and replaced it in late 2007. Last year mine was equal to a one year old so here is a picture of my sisters spectacular plant. Bottom left is Sagae, top left is Blue Angel and bottom right is Seafire to show the size.

I dunno - nice photos everyone, but still not remarkable IMO. Certainly not a 10 foot rule type and though it is nice enough, not one that is a "must have".

Alexa

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and pictures. The other large yellow margined one I like from pics is Victory - hopefully I can get on a look at these on a Hosta Society Tour this summer.

Paul

I love mine! It gets bigger and better every year.

I have it next to "OnStage" ... a theatrical theme.

Picked up a Leading Lady today. Put it in a bed that is deep with some other large hosta - S&S, Victory, Bressingham Blue,
nigrescens, Titanic - sort of a land of the large hosta bed.
Now just have to wait. . . . . . . . . . . . are we there yet.

Room for a couple more large - any suggestions?

Paul

Paul--Look into Yellow River--I'm assuming you have Montana AM--my all time fav. Mary

Bought it several years ago when Mark Zillis spoke to our hosta group. Following year, i split it and gave it to a friend. Mine promptly died. Following year, he split it and gave me a piece. His died.
Mine came up this year. But it is not splittable.
mebbe next year

dkB

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Mary, I agree... Yellow River is a beauty, and a fast grower too. I picked up Edd Tide today, and I think it will be wonderful. It's a montana Aureomarginata sport, although it's listed as only medium-large in size. The montana-shaped leaves have a mottled yellow-gold margin.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Paul

Here is a pic of Yellow River, which is currently the largest single plant I have after 10 years in the ground. It is between 4-5 feet across. I find it prone to edge burn, even though it is growing right against the east side of the house. I also have Leading Lady, which is a fast grower and a beautiful plant in its own right.

My Yellow River gets no direct sun. It is not as large as Librarian's, but it has never had a blemish on it's wonderfully large leaves. Nor a slug bite! Lois, I got an Ebb Tide last fall. It has no direct sun, and so far I am not getting a yellow edge on it. BUT it is already large and has the most glorious shape--I LOVE it and am eager to see how large it will get. Good luck with yours. Mary

I have Yellow River, but don't think I want to move it as it has settled in nicely. Probably try to find something new - pic on another posting showed Regal Promenade - very nice coloring/streaking but sounds very unstable. Maybe a medium to large streaked?

I appreciate the suggestions. Thanks

Paul

At the convention last week, Jim Wilkins, the originator, had a nice cluster of mature plants of Leading Lady and some others that he hybridized. He planted them when he first had the plant TC'ed.
It is an amazingly beautiful plant, a rich deep dark satiny green and yellow margin, excellent contrast.
Mine is not as nice, but it was really nice before I had to move. Unfortunately, it did not tolerate the move very well and shrunk a lot. I got another piece from my buddy Delbert. Great plant! It's pretty easy for me to recognise, very big leaves a little like Victory but darker green, not glossy.

wonder what you folks are saying now, severals years later?

I'll post a pix when it stops raining. It is sooooo slug resistant and after the scales are spent, you can trim 'em and still have a beyond-gorgeous plant.

Oh, it does get big, so give it the room of four plants (or at least three).

It'll grow on ya. Yes, it will.

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dave

Here's a pic from last year....it's at least a half leaf wider in all directions this year.

Paul