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lisamay_gw

Peacock Strut

19 years ago

Hi all,

Whew what a day! Just moved about 50 of my hostas into new beds , sifted, sweet topsoil...I can't wait to see the difference in them this year since they have been living in clay!!! (long story)

So the problem is (not really a bad problem at all) that now I have room for several more hostas! Have been looking at peacock strut for some time now - does anyone have that variety and how do you like it?

I am looking for blues and "unusual" varietys with odd colors - like the peacock strut with the purple coloring on the stems. Suggestions?

Also anyone have any preference on the type of mulch they use. I used some wood chips that "molded" and stuck together. Yep, I actually believed the guy when he said "NO problem, these wood chips are fine for plants". Was really not pretty - and am now in the market for the right / best kind for the hostas.

Any and all help appreciated...

Lisa

Comments (8)

  • 19 years ago

    As far as mulch - I like small pine bark mulch, but whatever makes YOU happy to look at will be fine for the hostas. Root, pine, etc

    Alexa

  • 19 years ago

    Hi, Lisa. In blues, for something tall, may I recommend Krossa Regal's elegant shape or the glory that is Halcyon?

    I use shredded hardwood mulch but I'm finding it decays too quickly. I'll be switching to pine nuggets as soon as I can find someone who will sell me some in bulk. Supposedly they take longer to break down.

    OTOH, I've been grateful for the breakdown of the mulch the past six years, because it improves my lousy hard clay soil so much. :)

    Congrats on getting everything moved! You know we'll be wanting to see your pictures.

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  • 19 years ago

    Thanks - I will definatly get some photos up here soon as I can. As you can tell my hours are not "normal" so hopefully tomorrow *).

    I have 10 acres of pine trees so I am gona try the pine needles on some of the hostas... what are pine nuggets?

    Any opinions on Peacock Strut? And has anyone seen Lakeside Grumpy Green... awww just beautiful.

    Well I hear the phones...
    Lisa

  • 19 years ago

    What are pine nuggets? Click

    to see what they look like with hosta.

    Basically, bigger pieces of pine bark than the shreds of hardwood I've been getting. They supposedly take longer to rot, so you replace the mulch less often.

    Here is a link that might be useful: Many Photos of Pine Nuggets

  • 19 years ago

    Hi Lisa,

    I have Peacock Strut, and I really like it. Gotta love the purple petioles :-) It has been a good grower for me in a container. Last year I had a real problem with voles (and it's continuing this year), so I decided it would be safer not planted in the ground.

    I couldn't find a recent picture, so I will get some tomorrow.

    Here it was last year:

  • 19 years ago

    "Basically, bigger pieces of pine bark than the shreds of hardwood I've been getting. They supposedly take longer to rot, so you replace the mulch less often."

    Sorry they don't take longer, but I think the real question is how they look to lisa.

    "OTOH, I've been grateful for the breakdown of the mulch the past six years, because it improves my lousy hard clay soil so much. :)"

    They will continue to improve the soil which makes the hosta grow better, not a bad thing.

  • 19 years ago

    Forgot to mention that pine needles make great mulch if you like the looks!

  • 19 years ago

    Here are some current pics of Peacock Strut:

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