Beautiful, and thanks for posting that pic, Mocc. I think 'Alex Summers' is going to be one of the traveling mates of my 'Robert Frost' Hosta shipment. 'Unforgettable' as well. If you don't mind, I may crop that pic and make it wallpaper. : )

Thanks!
Don B.

Looking back at the pictures taken this year of Alex Summers, I notice several different patterns in the leaves. He got special attention because he had my first fasciated scape experience.

But here are some others of individual leaves on this one plant.

The latest leaf a few days ago

on May 17, 2013

This one on May 17 also, but I took it to show folks what a saw fly looks like. It might be the leaf which is colored up brightly now?

Do you have any such changelings? Individual leaves which just look different?

Aw, Don, it is a pleasure to have someone like a picture I take....
You go right ahead..... :)
Yeah, I got mine from Hallson, as a gift/bonus hosta. last year.
You'll enjoy it, and I believe will never know what to expect next.

Could I ID a hosta from just one leaf? ....rarely. These things happen once in awhile, but until the same eye produces consistent leaves you only have an anomaly. If it comes back the same next year, separate it and then you have something very, very interesting. Keep watching that one for sure.

-Babka

If all the leaves were like that weird one, I'd rename the hosta "Pinto". My favorite color of horse.

Like your leaf!

Thank goodness for families that like to sport. Gold Regal gave us Alex Summers, which does the occasional odd thing... but the reverse - Rascal - is the really unstable one. It rivals Jewel of the Nile for having leaves of every-which combo. It really is a Rascal!

I don't think I could ID this hosta with one leaf, but I do like this hosta. Look at this flower scape coming! I am looking forward to seeing it open. (I think it is ahead of time for flowering because it is in a pot.)

Oh my! That scape is gorgeous. The only picture of a hosta flower bud that looks anywhere near that good was one uploaded by Steve_Mass, of I think Beet Salad. It's worth seeing again....hint hint....

Hello All ... I am from zone 5 in Ontario, Canada. New to forum, obsessed with hosta, own 67 varieties on small property and still collecting! Lol...now I tend to choose miniatures, small and medium sized hostas so I can keep collecting. I thoroughly enjoy reading all your comments and am learning so much!!! Can't wait to join in and share.

That's a beautiful new leaf on your Alex Summers, moccasin landing!! Your hosta is pristine...no slug bites!

Josephines67, if you stick with us, your screen name will be out of date in no time! More like 100 would be realistic. :)

Welcome to the forum. Join in the fun. Do not hesitate to begin your own thread. It is the normal routine. More people will know you're here if you introduce yourself with a separate post, especially the other Canadians among us.

Two ways of posting photos. First is the GardenWeb way, by using the "Image file to upload" box at the top of the posting window. You click the "Browse" and look for a single picture on your computer. Me LOVE pictures....we are all Picture Monsters.

The other way is to create a photo account (free is good) at Flickr, Photobucket, etc, but they must give you the HTML CODE which is what you copy/paste into the post. Can't find it? Then someone will help you find its location. With this method, you may upload multiple images, not just one.

Look forward to seeing your garden and your hosta. Have fun.

Thank you, Moccasin, for the welcome greeting! You are absolutely right about the number .. Lol .. Once hooked, never look back!
Thank you also for the help with posting multiple pics at one time...I'm fairly new to 'iPad'-ing and am learning on the fly...any advice, especially re the newbie thing is greatly appreciated. When I've mastered it, I will post pics of my crowded hosta beds.