I started checking my hostas in earnest on Sunday - we returned in the wee hours of Sunday morning from almost a week with our daughter, SIL and almost 2-yr-old granddaughter.
So I went round on Sunday afternoon with a check-list in hand. The vast majority are accounted for, but about 28 were not. I've found two more both yesterday and today, including one that I knew I had planted but couldn't find in the garden - it's in my veggie garden and the marker had been stepped into the ground.
Fortunately, I took photos of it in late September in that location and was able to search intelligently. Once I found the marker, I found TWO eyes (up from one last year) of a streaked version of Pewterware. Not yet unfurled. Keep your fingers crossed that it's still streaked.
So here's the status report of those not yet accounted for:
Blue Shadows - historically late
Cameo - was very tiny last year. Maybe I just don't see it yet.
Cat and Mouse reversion - this had reverted back to be like Blue Mouse Ears; so it's no big deal if I don't find it.
Cherish - see comment for Cameo
Christmas Pageant - wasn't doing well last year. We'll see.
Fujibotan - historically late
Full Moon - historically late
Ghost Spirit - historically late
Gypsy Rose - found the marker today - another which had been stepped into the ground. Will keep watch. This was a new plant last season to replace one which had HVX a few years ago.
Holy Mouse Ears - I know where the marker is.
Ice Age Trail - historically late
Karin - historically late
Lakeside Mom - this is the one I'm worrying about. Can't find any sign of the plant OR the marker and I know where it should be. Am keeping my fingers crossed.
Lonesome Dove - was very tiny last year
Loyalist - historically late
Masquerade 1 & 2 - historically late
On Stage - historically late
Pandora's Box - see comment for Cameo
Patriot - historically late
Sara - historically late
Surprised By Joy - historically late or hidden in crocus foliage
Tick Tock - historically late
Whirlwind - historically late and possibly also hidden in crocus foliage
I'll check back daily with updates.
Ann
