I want to grow it. However the first one lasted a season. Bought a second one last year - no signs of it this spring. I might give it one more shot. Need a bigger plant though.

Bought one at a sale - they had trays of tiny TCs - pulled one out and planted behind my border row of Blue Cadets to hide from the bunnies. Two years later it had survived, but getting overrun by the Blue Cadets so moved it a foot or so. Another 2-3 years and lamium had covered it. So last year I moved it out to a brighter spot in my garden extension and its back. Worried all that moving would be a problem, but it hasn't been so far. Here's a pic after moving in August (sorry a bit out of focus).

Don't have any pics of it from the tour gardens though - that says something.

Paul

Paul-I think if you pamper it you might lose it! lol

I would be willing to buy 3-4 just to have one grow to maturity. If Frank would send you some old whirley-birds so we can tell the true size of your Fireworks, would you post another pic with them?

That hosta would stand out in ANY garden of minis! Beautiful. I can't believe Frank doesn't have one.

Les

Paul- your has been kept so hidden. Have you seen it in bloom yet? The teeny flowers are exquisite!

Les

Here's the only pic I have in bloom, back when Blue Cadets were starting to crowding it. Great leaf colors. Wish I had saved a pic of the tiny TC.

Paul

That is absolutely - both the hosta, AND the photo, Paul. I would love an oil painting just like that to hang on my living room wall, just opposite the entry door where it is the first thing everyone would see.

(lol - "everyone" would be maybe 5 peeps per year?)
Les

Had one-it died! I won't replace it. End of story. Phil

I won't try it again. My survival rate in the ground was running about 20%. And actually, I'm just about fed up with anything out of Loyalist. Either it won't grow or if it does is so unstable that it won't come back true... There is a new one called Sparkler that is supposed to be an improved Fireworks, but until I hear of actual luck with them in the garden I won't be going there either.

Les, I am going to mail you a few boxes of Maple seeds.

That Fireworks looks so much like that NOID I bought.

I got the crazy idea of using Fireworks as a border around my Praying Hands. It really didn't work out as planned.

Here's Sparkler that Chris spoke of:

franknjim......hmmm, Fireworks huh...I only suggested that TWICE...lollllllllllll

Glad you finally Id'd your noid ;)

Paul

Paul, I remember you saying Fireworks. I just didn't think they sold that variety at Hornbaker's. It might have been one of those things where they got a mislabeled plant. I hear that happens a lot at Lowes!

Frank

Paul says that I am growing Fireworks.

Fireworks are illegal in Illinois so don't tell anyone.
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The "Dark Side Dagger" needs only 2B a 2" Swiss Army Knife blade for a wee bit of wee Fireworks. But since Fireworks are illegal in Illinois, Frank is not likely to report a wee bit of Fireworks missing, is he.

"he-he-he" with black cape drawn across face.

If I had to vote which "D" hosta was the most attractive it would have to be for Fireworks. (your Fireworks, Frank--"he he he". Very nice.)

Les the Ripper