The top picture appears to be possible frost damage. The bottom looks normal to me.

Dave

Yep...frost and normal growth

The second picture shows discoloration along the veins. I had asked a similar question on Hallson's HVX forum. Was told that the discoloration is more of a nutritional problem than anything else. This can happen as a hosta grows and it should correct itself. Also, was told that that kind of discoloration is too uniform to be HVX.

Sj:
I'm still trying to figure out what going on w/ the first pic. I happen to have the same problem with several of my hostas. I'd have to disagree with frost damage because some of the affected leaves came out way after frost was over in our area. I'm inclined to say that it is sun damage because some of these are getting bright sun in the afternoon...could it be a nutrient deficiency? Over-fertilization? I know for a fact that I've probably over fertilized most of them (alfalfa, Osmocote, Epsom salts, mulch, you name it, I've added it) My H. Beckoning has it along with my Super Nova (unfertilized), 1 Paradigm, & my Queen Josephine...Hmmm. Any other guesses?

I have the same problem here. One of my hostas has had it every year for the last 4 years. I tried moving it to a more shaded, protected spot. No good. That would make me think it is not fertilization either. This year I have at least 6 hostas around the yard with those markings. I do not think we had any frost, though we may have had a number of nights that went into the 30's. Why some and not others in the same area?

Thank you so much for the input. Yes - frost - for me that makes total sense since we've had a terrible cold spring.

I'm relieved that Sagae looks normal to others since it was performing well and it has a prominent place. Unfortunately hail hit hard on Fri and my hosta are torn to shreds. Since they are all young I'm leaving the shredded leaves on in hopes to help the plant grow. Ah well - here's to hoping next summer they will be bigger and more beautiful.

S.J.