Can't go wrong with that bloodline.

Josephine--glad someone else has GE as their favorite hosta, it's been my top choice since I first saw the picture of it on the second edition of the Aden book. Now there are quite a number of GEs in various spots in my garden, it's still my favorite. My largest plant tops out at 31-32 inches tall and not quite 6 feet in diameter.

You are going to love Northern Exposure, a mature plant is simply spectacular. A woman I know has one just at the entrance to her garden, and people literally stop and stare in amazement at how gorgeous it is. Blue Umbrellas, while not as showy, is also an excellent variety that stands out in any garden. BU will get much larger than you expect, given optimal conditions, it will easily be 6 feet across.

Laurie, that is such a perfect leaf shot - I love the prominent veins! I hope you can move it without disturbing the tree roots, luck! Thank you for the photo.

dhaven, I would love to see some photos of your GE and that NE of your friend's. BU hasn't found a permanent home yet :( - I keep moving it around.. Do you by any chance happen to have a Borwick Beauty as well?

I don't have Borwick Beauty, but after seeing the gorgeous leaf shot, it's going on the wish list.

I got George Smith last year which is another gold centered Elegans sport from England, I have no pics as the leaves were cut off when I got it but it is coming up with lots of pips. These look quite similar.

GS is a beauty Denis! Pics later, right?;-)

Yes Jo. ;-)

Nice addition Jo. I have Northern Exposure (new last year), FW, and GE, and Elegans. They are all lovely hosta. You have quite a few pips too. Good luck with it.