Hosta

Was sorting through the hostas as one does this time of year and came across this hosta Marilyn Monroe flowering. It’s quite unusual very different to all the other hosta flowers and very late in the season.

Hosta Pixie Vamp. Quite pleased with this mini, especially this time of year.

What do you think about the roots on that? This is a 4 litre potted #hosta Sagae, put it into a 7.5 litre for the winter and see how she goes.

Been busy shoring up the holes in the hedges at Clayhanger. The neighbours goats decided to strip all the Willow we had planted inside protected areas.
They had mobbed the fencing to gain access.
Have re-enforced the field fencing and put a dead hedge behind it which included Hawthorne to deter them.
Got to back now and do another corner and that will buy us a little time to sort out the rest.

A couple of photographs of Lakeside Ninita, a nice grower across between a mini and a small. The 2 plants in the second photograph shows a small Ninita which has been kept in more sun and been bonsaied compared to the normally grown one.

Refurbishing this Hosta Lakeside Babyface that got planted 2 and a half years ago in this mug. This was also the Hosta in the Mug, which won the Bellman Memorial Cup at Taunton Flower Show in 2022.

The pot was absolutely full, so we split it and refreshed the compost to freshen everything and re- invigorate it.

Just had a few minutes before going back to watering and feeding. Had a wonderful time at the Shrewsbury Flower Show, Friday and Saturday. Nice to see Vicky from New Forest and Paul from Brookfield Plants there, and catch up.
The people were extremely welcoming and lovely to talk to. Lots to see, and Tom from Tom’s Yard remembered the brochures. Highly enjoyable time had by all.

Well as finally promised here is the collection of photographs of our display for the Taunton Flower Show 2024. Hope you enjoy.

Yesterday I attended the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society AGM held at Broadward Hall Gardens, Shropshire set in beautiful countryside. Where our hosts Caro and Anthony were most gracious and allowed us to spend time in their walled garden containing The National Collection of
Historic English-bred Hemerocallis.
Caro gave us a fascinating presentation about the history and efforts they have undertaken to develop and preserve their wall garden and their National Collection.
The AGM was held, won’t go into the detail here, the minutes will be available to society members once they have been written.
Finally we had cake, tea and coffee to set us up in preparation of the plant auction. There was a lovely collection provided by members and some unusual varieties available. I of course purchased 7 Hostas, which included an Original Stock June provided by June Colley.