After seeing this photo I did some research. The Hosta Registry shows 20" high x 28" wide. Walters Garden/Perennial Resource (the Registrant/Originator) shows 12"H x 24"W. Proven Winners show a range which is similar to Walters size.

What is your experience of size for Autumn Frost?

I don't have that particular Hosta but I have had problems in the past guessing the size. When I was putting all my Hostas in the data base I looked all of them up on 4 different websites and would get 4 different answers. I found out with the daylilies that the information they give when they register them is sometimes a guess. Maryott's went and evaluated all his daylilies and lots were registered wrong. I give more weight to the nurseries who grow them year after year because I think they have more experience with the real facts. I read things on the nursery websites that the Registrant probably never knew when they rushed the plant to registration. Most of the nurseries I checked with said 12x24 except Hostas Direct said 13xno, for some reason they declined to give a width.
Countryboys, Hallson, New Hampshire Hosta, Hostas Direct

This is my third year having the plant, when I bought it it was a first year, maybe second year TC plant. I don't keep records so I rely on my lousy memory. I didn't measure it, but it seems to be roughly 8 to 10 inches tall and about a foot to foot and a half wide.

I wonder why the breeders don't update their registered plants after it becomes clear the data is wrong. That's a great pic and happy plant Karen. I never get TC starts to explode that quickly.

I think part of the problem is that the same plant, grown in different conditions or zones may vary a lot in how it grows and how large it gets. I have 'Cutting Edge'. Registry info puts it at 27" wide and 22" high making it only a medium sized hosta. Last year I won a "best in show" for foliage for LARGE leaves. And it looks as though it's been on steroids. I'm not sure what other info is out there about that one, but the Registry sure isn't correct.

To be fair, there sometimes are updates to Registry information.

Ann

Glad to hear there are occasional updates Ann. Thanks for that info. and congrats on your "Best in Show" for . I notice you have clump shots from back in '09. Nice to see that progress.

Thanks for that comment and the compliment, Evan. I was just looking at it thinking maybe it should be removed since it looks so different. Nice to hear your point of view. Anyway you look at it, this is one dramatic plant.

ViolaAnn said:I was just looking at it thinking maybe it should be removed since it looks so different.

What looks so different? Your pic of Cutting Edge? Looks just like the pic in the Hosta Library.

I meant the pic of the plant in 2012 (too soon for such a pic in 2013 - it's not quite unfurled) and the pic in 2009 looked so different from each other. Gee, maybe I should submit some pics to the Hosta Library. I try to photograph them all about once a week.

OK gotcha.

I love cutting edge! Great picture Ann, and also Karen. My records show that I already have an 'Autumn Frost' so I will look for that soon and I have put 'Cutting Edge' on my wish list. Ann, you enabler you!


eclayne, mine exploded quickly! Try the Milorganite.

Susan, I've been using the Milorganite regularly now. After cleaning the beds in the spring, I spread the Milorganite, then added some of whatever that particular bed or plants needed.

It helps a lot, I love it. Plus the rabbits and cats stay out of the beds.

Thanks to people for the "thumbs up" on the picture. Now, we need to get back to talking about 'Autumn Frost' and apologize to Evan for the detour we've taken.

The detour is often more illuminating than the main road.

I love detours....there are always surprises. LOL