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==>>> yeah ..... is called enabling.. lol ...

ill buy the third as june ...

might get different answers on better pix.. as the sun can change coloration ..... try evening ...

have you noticed you are kinda stuck on green leaves with yellow centers????

and you better start digging new beds ... your planted a bit close for the long run .. and of course.. you will always need more beds. for more hosta ...

the last one reminds me a bit of warwick comet.. but i dont know if that one is still on the market ... btw.. where did you get them .... rarity is an issue.. some things you just arent going to get at bigbox ... in other words.. are they just some of the usual suspects ... or might they be collector plants ...

bloom time can often trigger an ID... so come back when they flower ... and we can look in our gardens for what looks alike and is blooming ...

welcome ...

ken

and #2 might be frances wms.. since it has that weridness on the leaves ...

I think you'll be able to get an ID on them eventually. Remember though, take pictures while the plant is in the shade. Evening is good, as Ken said---before dusk hits. Pictures taken early season and then later on can also help, as do the flowers.

I'll go with June for #3. If #2 is Frances Williams it's looking pretty good since mine is already frying in shade with just a bit of morning sun. It would help to see how big the leaves are, perhaps a ruler next to them or measuring stick would help. I also gravitate to green leaves with yellow centers but it does help to have some variety to add to the mix. Do take some evening pictures as both Ken and Newhostalady suggested that would help. AND do plan for more beds since grass is overrated and you will need room for more hostas, lol.

Wait a second on #2, doesn't FW have green centers with an edging of yellow?

Yes it does. I’d say that’s Bro Stefan.

tj

Love the responses and advice... thank you all. I did get these ones years back at a Hosta dealer - not bbs, but I do remember sticking with the “popular” recommendations made at that time.

Most of this front-yard bed is shade, front portion gets morning sun, up to like 1pm so I planted that Shaina Jap Maple in hopes I can train it to create some more shade over the years. Bed space is a real issue for me considering nearly every backyard bed on my lot either gets 5 hours of morning sun or 6-7 hours of afternoon sun thanks to the neighbours that removed two mature trees and here’s me wanting 100 hostas... I really need to get more going in terms of introducing some shade bearing options.

I mentioned I have 25 other varieties that I’ve accumulated over past two years and they are all, for the most part more sought after types. I agree - in this space I could definitely relocate some green/yellow and bring some others up front, which is a good plan considering the incoming are very young.

I always wondered if people planted them closer together when they are like 1 or 2 eyes young, so the gardens look more full, knowing they’d have to move them or cut eyes out to maintain a smaller but full hosta. I guess I don’t have a definitive strategy lol...

Here’s what I have; my count was off lol...

Liberty

Sagae

June

Twilight

Striptease

Blue Mouse Ears

Touch of Class

Gold Standard

Sunny Halcyon

Emerald Tiara

Lemon Lime

Halcyon

Autumn Frost

First Frost

Krossa Regal

Regal Splendor

Stained Glass

Whirlwind

Dream Queen

Sun Power

Rainbow’s End

Curly Fries

TBD:

Great Expectations? Paradigm?

Brother Stefan?

June?

Unknown?

Tell us your general location. That would help also. I'm in Texas and I have a couple of hosta already in bloom. When you talk bloom time, it depends on where you are.

bkay

Yes, where you are makes a difference. I am in zone 5b Milwaukee. My Paradigm is ready to bloom. I agree that Frances Williams burns in total shade. Even a sliver of sunlight for a short time will cause burn. #3 is June and agree #2 Bro Stefen. I don’t have a clue on #4. Looks familiar tho.

debra

My 2 cents:

1. Brother Stefan, 2. Color Glory, which shares a tendency to burn in the lighter colored sections like Frances Williams does, 3. June, & 4. Dance with Me

Yes for #2. I bought mine as Color Glory but it does not exist, it is actually Borwick Beauty.

#1 I'll buy Paradigm for that.

#2 Paul's Glory - especially if the center starts more green and becomes more yellow as the season progresses.

#3 (young) June - Although the margins are a little narrow which happens before June matures.

#4 Cathedral Windows - if the flowers are big and fragrant.

Thanks everyone. Lots of insight and I will keep an eye on them in comparison to the characteristics of those mentioned above.

I’m located in SW Ontario, Zone 6. Lots of rain last night, overcast today. Here’s a couple shots of #1 and #2 to scale.

Also, I know I have lots of moving around to do to allow for successful years to come, I think I’ll find a home for some green/yellow variegated out back and give the others more space. Perhaps try to bring a Sun Power up to the front in front of Halcyon cause that gets good morning sun til like 1pm. Some fragrants would be nice while accessing the porch too. I’m also thinking of either severely cutting those bushes back again or removing them entirely to allow for more hosta elbow room, at the cost of not having foundation foliage in the winter. Maybe std conifers against the house so hostas can intrude below. I do need to move hostas out closer to the beds edge, there were perviously annuals there every year but 90% hostas from now on for this property. Lots of fun, hope everyone has a great day today!

Beautiful bed after the rain everything looks fresh and healthy. Not one weed in sight! I like the conifers there they add interest and seem small enough not to be intrusive. We ripped out our shrubs planted in front of the house because they were too large (a burning bush) or sickly (rhododendrons). We add color in the summer with annuals planted in containers and urns which we can move around. We have coleus and begonias and impatiens in the containers along with caladium and other shade plants. Just a few things you might consider.

I like your gardens hosta_bry! You said "I always wondered if people planted them closer together when they are like 1 or 2 eyes young, so the gardens look more full . . . " People do all sorts of things! Generally speaking, It is best to plant the larger hosta varieties in their permanent places, if possible. They are a lot harder to move than a smaller hosta.

I think hosta #1 might be Great Expectations. You are in the same zone and in SW Ontario as I am. My Paradigm is still looking a bit muted, whereas GE is further along in coloration.