Another Hosta Overload

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

The day before we went to Fox Hosta Farms, I dragged my wife, daughter and son-in-law on a 2 hour road trip to Land of the Giants. They managed to last a couple hours (it helped having a picnic lunch and bottle of wine) while I wandered along row upon row of hostas (that's our car in the back) growing in practically full sun (he waters alot). Unfortunately, Jeff was feeling ill and wasn't around to chat.

I scoured the many sales tables which were grouped alphabetically.

Other people seemed more interested in shopping than discussing the merits of Sea Drift which I found for only 10 bucks. What's not to like - ruffled, corrugated, veined, vase-shaped, large dome-shaped light green leaves. Ken would say, "Just another green Hosta", but I quite like it and it's been around since 1978. (There's still one left)

But the Foxfire Bamm Bamm did garner some interest in the checkout line (only $25). The one I left behind was mostly reverting to a solid color.

I did wonder what this one was, but there was no more digging that day and I had plenty to do. Lovely shades of blue and yellow on the same plant. I got a few like this coming this year, so perhaps I will already have one.

And so I emerge victorious with my booty in tow.

My family packed the car with my purchases so I could wander a bit more. I must say, they did an excellent job. Sea Drift is the tall green leaf in the middle with Giantland Irish Mist, Giantland Skylight Bowl and Golden Meadows in the front row.

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pandora

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

Overload is perfect word. Amazing. How do you find so many great places? I'm jealous. :)

Hey, if you bought Hallson's, you'd be 130. miles & 2hours closer to your daughter. You'd have TONS of hostas & customers to talk their hind leg off.

Win win win

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steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
Original Author
7 years ago
One more for the road
miles10612
7 years ago
I want to go there the plants for sale exceed anything I‘ve ever seen at any nursery. I used to go to wade & gatton and they rarely had more than a few of any variety in their catalog. so amazing!
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nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
the new ones look so pretty sitting together in the back of the car..both of those nurseries are amazing..thanks for the posts..

popmama's comment reminded me..I intended to mention that I like that t-shirt..
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popmama (Colorado, USDA z5)
7 years ago
Cool t-shirt and you sure a lucky hosta guy! Two hosta gardens in one road trip? Not fair!

I'm going on my annual western slope plant buying road trip in a few days. But there are no good hosta places. It's even hotter and drier there than it is here. Although one never knows what the nurseries may have in store!
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almosthooked zone5
7 years ago
That would be a great tour to see rows and rows of various different hosta. Looks like you may need a larger car for your treasures you purchase or another trip if the bank acct allows it . Great haul!
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nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
7 years ago
steve..have you seen this one?..
lindalana 5b Chicago
7 years ago
Oh, that load! Nice to have family so supportive. How much land you have to play?
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mbug_gw
7 years ago
Very nice haul!! Nothing beats a good road trip.
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don_in_colorado
7 years ago
I love Sea Drift! With form like that, I could do without the variegation. Beautiful hosta.
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ademink
7 years ago
The unknown hosta w/ shades of blue and yellow is 'Fallen Angel' :)
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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
7 years ago
sea drift is NOT just ANOTHER green ... lol
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steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
Original Author
7 years ago
I have not seen that meme, too funny. A jar like that could pay for next year's Hosta.

So sad about Wade & Gatton's - perhaps I'm overcompensating.

I only have 0.5 acres. I think I'm maxing out on space this year. I had to get a little creative removing some lawn, some tall grass (right over the gas line) and making a little retaining wall so I can plant in spin out bags around Maple trees. I'm done trying to dig in that ground around all the rocks and roots. I strained my back a bit trying to get it all done and I'm not finished yet. Going to hire some manual labor to help out. Guess retirement will have to wait while I pay for all these trips and labor. I've discovered a nearby burning bush (tree) has roots invading one of my Hosta beds. Time for it to go too. Thinking about putting in a tricolor beech since it is fairly shady there. If only I could do some of this in winter, I wouldn't be killing myself in spring.
sherrygirl zone5 N il
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Looks like pure heaven. Also looks like I’ve been missing out, that’s about a two hour drive from me. I need more room.