One Year Comparison - Central Florida

10 years ago

Hello all,

I am thrilled all of my Hostas made it this year (Dancing In The Rain and Cherry Berry are still emerging). Needless to say, Guacamole, Brim Cup, Fragrant Blue, and Love Pat have been my best performers so far. White Feather has been OK, not so white, but still is very pretty. Cherry Berry and Dancing In The Rain are still being evaluated. Cherry Berry bloomed last year, but went down very early.

I used orchid bark to mix with my soil since it was the easiest for me to get my hands on last year, for drainage. Who knew the Hostas would love it. I figured I was already pushing the limits in my growing zone, so I had nothing to lose.

Guacamole flowered 3 times and was the only one that did not go down completely over the winter. I hope it will not cause issues next year. We shall see.

Thanks for looking.

Jackie

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mjjones453

10 years ago

Jackie, I know. I have been hear a long time, I just do not post often. I am leaving a beautiful place, downsizing. I left my garden with tears, although, I am looking to start new. :)

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mjjones453
10 years ago
Hi Jackie, where in central Florida are you? I am moving from the midwest to Sebring FL. What do you do for your dormant period?
jhanifan
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10 years ago
mjjones453, I am in Lakeland. You are about 45 minutes to an hour south of me. I just left them in the pots and let them go down on their own. This winter, if one of them does not go down, like my Guacamole, I am considering storing them in a mini fridge. This will be my next trial. Hope this information helps. There is a lot of information for growing Hostas in pots on this forum. I read and read until I finally bit the bullet last year. Trust me, they will enable you on this site.
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don_in_colorado
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Looking good. Doesn't seem like Guacamole had any issues with not going dormant. Looks bigger and more deeply-veined than last year.
jhanifan thanked don_in_colorado
zkathy z7a NC
10 years ago
So are those the same leaves on Guacamole as last year?
jhanifan
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks Don. Fingers crossed it won't cause any issues.

Kathy, for the most part yes. I did prune a few ratty leaves when it was trying to go dormant. If it survives this year and doesn't go down by November, I plan on putting it in a mini fridge/wine cooler.