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don_in_colorado

Gosan Sunproof

10 years ago


Was more like 'Gosan Coldproof' the last couple of days. These pics were taken on the 27th, it really hung in there. I'll add a new pic or two in the morning. It's a lot more leafed out than in these pics.

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  • 10 years ago

    Don, it looks like it went through a leap? Must be pretty near to mature status as those leaves look quite large - a very attractive hosta and all the more desirable for being cold proof!

    Comments (16)

    • 10 years ago

      I know I'm a hostaholic when I hear snow is coming to Colorado and I think, oh no, Don's hostas, lol. ...Then I remember I have a niece in Denver who is also dealing with it. How much snow did you get? It sounds like your Gosan Sun (and Cold) proof came through it fine.

      don_in_colorado thanked sandyslopes z5 n. UT
    • 10 years ago
      last modified: 10 years ago

      Not much snow here the last few days, but temperatures touching on 30-32F all around the area. Everything (almost) is looking really good, though. It's above freezing now, and should stay there into the sunrise. So: A-OK!

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    • 10 years ago

      Gosan Sunproof is gorgeous.

      don_in_colorado thanked Dedez7b
    • 10 years ago

      Those are tough plants putting up with the cold. GS is very nice!

      don_in_colorado thanked peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
    • 10 years ago
      last modified: 10 years ago

      Yes indeed, Jo, it's looking like it's bigger by far than last year. Temperature update: My backyard thermometer is reading 31F, so that's never good. What IS good is that the sun is coming up. Hang in there, perennials...

    • 10 years ago



      This is a pic from May 28, 2015. Deep Blue Sea and Luna Moth. I remember Luna Moth had about 20 eyes last year, Deep Blue Sea had 3. Luna Moth has 46 eyes this season, and Deep Blue Sea has TEN. : )

    • 10 years ago

      Leapin' Lizards! Check that --- I meant Leapin' Hostas! :D

      Don, I am thrilled with every photo you post! If I feel that good about it, I wonder how you are able to contain yourself? Really love the stretch of the leaves on DBS - I have seen a mature one at Giboshihill Hostas...it was gorgeous and humongous and the leaves get rounder with age. Wish they would stay the shape of yours!

      don_in_colorado thanked josephines167 z5 ON Canada
    • 10 years ago

      I got Gosan Sunproof last fall. I saw it when I toured Mocs garden in October 2014. October, south Alabama and it looked like it had just unfurled, not a blemish on it. That is a tough hosta, Don.

      don_in_colorado thanked zkathy z7a NC
    • 10 years ago

      Are "Gosan" hostas from Geo Schmid? The father of The Genus Hosta tome?

      He had that striped one that I have never seen anywhere except on an old HGTV program when he took a TV crew thru his garden. He is the #1 authority on hostas, IMHO. Oh Dear, I may have to make more room.

      -Babka

    • 10 years ago

      Babka, "don't block the exits" +1 ;-)

    • 10 years ago

      Jo- We may have to make some more exits. (!)

      -Babka

    • 10 years ago

      I like the creeping jenny with those. That chartreuse color really sets off the blue and green of the two hostas. Luna Moth is on my list from last year. I agree with myself on that one. Ha!

    • 10 years ago

      Beautiful specimen....your Gosan Sunproof looks better than the Lib. pics.

      don_in_colorado thanked mbug_gw
    • 10 years ago

      Babka, yes indeed, it's a Schmid hosta. The striped one you saw must be Gosan Line Up (Just looked at it in The Library.)

    • 10 years ago

      'Gosan Sunproof' comes off brilliant.

      tj

      don_in_colorado thanked tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
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