A hosta to compliment yellow?

11 years ago

Hi, it's me, the hosta newbie. Tomorrow is the 1st day of the local "Hosta Lady's" sale. I have a spot for a hosta that is among variegated solomons seal, happy returns daylilly (the lemon yellow version of stella) , and lady's mantle. Can you steer me in the right direction as far as color? My instinct says blue tones. Does it need to be solid, or is blue/green or yellow vg ok? If solid, what kind of leaf shape/design?

Thanks for your help.

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thisismelissa
11 years ago
Are you talking about Karla?

Tell her Melissa Koska says hello.

Your instincts are right. Blue is the right color to shoot for... I'd go as powdery blue as possible. Halcyon or Krossa Regal would be great.
paul_in_mn
11 years ago
debbhawks, what size hosta are you looking for? She has lots of blues at her sale.

Here are a few on her list-
June M
Rhino Hide ML
St Paul M
Queen of the Seas L
Komodo Dragon L/Giant
Blueberry Muffin SM
Camelot SM
Ultramarine ML
Mourning Dove M

BTW, for anyone close to Minneapolis-St. Paul area the Hosta Lady is located in a NW Metro outer burb. Sale is Fri, Sat, Suns thru 1st weekend in June. Bought a couple of times at her sale. Drop me an e-mail if you want info.

Paul
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Beachygirl
Original Author
11 years ago
Yes, the same Karla! I'm looking for med size and I do have her list. I see she only has 1 halcyon! I was going to ck out June also. Blue it is then, and I'll be looking for just the right one!
franknjim
11 years ago
Get one of each.

Then you won't have to worry that you missed a good one.
User
11 years ago
Ultramarine is very dark greenish blue.
Teatime is a tender soft smoky blue with a yellow margin.
Satisfaction is a strong grower with a greenish blue middle and a yellowish margin, really looks lovely and commanding.

Look them all up on Hostalibrary.org and see what you like.
Now, I know Frank would get one of each, and it is a sure fire way to get the perfect one. I like my new June, and now I have a "J" for the Winter Hosta Alphabet posts!!!! (That's how I chose Ultramarine as well.)
franknjim
11 years ago
Ultramarine has a very distinct look to it and will blue up more than mine is now.

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Steve Massachusetts
11 years ago
Queen of the Seas is one of my favorites for its Blue/Gray color. That will go well with yellow or any variegated Hosta.

Steve
Beachygirl
Original Author
11 years ago
The leaf of the ultramarine would be new and different for me. Oh, that satisfaction is beautiful! Have to ck her list to see if there is one comparable. I have never ordered or gotten a hosta through the mail, is it worth waiting for the one you really want? I might find one like that......
thisismelissa
11 years ago
Check if she has Topaz. That's an amazing blue.

And El Nino has the best powdery blue of all! It GLOWS at twilight!