Yes it is. I had one small one which was in the ground for several years. (I had a small strip of real dirt)

I had tried to grow Sempervivums in that area but was told it was a lost cause because of the intense shade. So it was suggested that I try to clear the area (it is all river rock) and try planting some proven shade plants in a newly created planting bed.

For several reasons I did not get the bed cleared and planted so I kept the Hostas I purchased in pots.

Am waiting to see how they do and hope to get the planting bed created soon. Not a great shot but does show some of the area I am working with (townhouse entry) HOA ok'ed my plans but $$ got in the way last year.

Thanks Paul!

Marilyn, that will be a lovely place for your hostas, I hope they all make it!

mcash70 said:Interesting shot of Patriot, Philip. What is that lovely blue flower on the right in the 'Hosta fortunei Aureomarginata' photo?

Hi Margaret,..that blue flower is a Geranium Cranes Bill,..you will see a lot of it in my garden video below,..from just after a Bee is seen on it.
Video===My Garden In June 2015

Oh and a Happy Birthday to you.
You can view your card here

Thank you, Philip they are a very pretty blue, I have grown them before. Your gardens are lovely, thank you for posting the video.

And a big thank you for the beautiful butterfly birthday card, that was very nice of you.

This is a unique Hosta in it's appearance. Have it on my list now. I like it a lot. Hope it does not get too large.

I like it, very interesting leaves.

Yes it does. It looks wind swept doesn't it?

It sure does, it is quite large, 18 inches high x 25 wide.

It is interesting looking! I saw a listing for it at Goldenbrook Hostas (Canada); they describe it as small, 6-12 inches. I thought it resembled Whirlwind and interestingly, it is a sport of Twister, which is a sport of Whirlwind.

Mine is a small/medium. I've lost two Whirlwind but this one seems to be doing okay for me.

Does anybody else like the streaked ones? I really like them, but I have several that I have to keep an eye on for solid leaves.

Confused Angel


Vivacious


Fame Game - this one looks like it's gonna have to be watched. Lost a lot of the streaking by the end of the season last year.


Prairie Rainbow

More streakers

Blue Mouse Ears Supreme


Charlotte's Web (solid leaves showing up on this one too)


My own little seedling I named Fred Smith (after the hybridizer that I had the pleasure of knowing)


Royal Mouse Ears


Special Forces

Don't own any but sure like them! Any recommendations Rose? Would love to get at least one to add to the garden; prefer a small- medium size. 😃

Do have Blue Mouse Ears Supreme on my list already; love that one.

I really like Prairie Rainbow. I got it as a liner a few years ago and it's been a good grower with lots of streaking. I don't think it get very big.

I always like the blues that stand out in the crowd!

Wishing Well (I haven't had this one for long, but it's a pretty blue even as a youngster!)


True Blue


Kiwi Full Monty


Love Pat


Blue Ice (cute mini)

Some of my favorites with the big yellow borders

Summer Lovin'


Glad Rags


Satisfaction

Wow Rose! So many beautiful hostas; your property looks like a Hosta Mecca! Thanks for your suggestion of Prairie Rainbow. Funny enough, I've been adding hostas with "Prairie" in their name to my new Hosta bed. Last year I got Prairie Moon and Prairie Sky, and I have Prairie Fire and Prairie's Edge on my wish list....(I am a prairie girl after all,lol).
Keep posting those pics, love looking at them all!

For all the great pictures, I like the blue ones but I really like the varigated/streaky Hostas as well. Rose you have some beauties.

Wow, Rose you have a lot of beautiful hostas!