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Hosta A 2014

This year the Alphabet is dedicated to Phil. It was his story and he was sticking to it.

Let the Games begin.

1. How many hostas did Mocc buy this year?

2. Johnny �s mother had three children. The first child was named April The second child was named May. What was the third child �s name?

3. A garden question: How much dirt is there in a hole that measures two feet by three feet by four feet?

Amaze us with your As!

Abba Yabba Do

Comments (88)

  • bragu_DSM 5
    9 years ago

    a good hosta friend of mine had this and I am glad I got a division before he died.
    H. Aqua Velva

  • almosthooked zone5
    9 years ago

    Alex Summers was another of my A's that were big enough to display this season

  • irawon
    9 years ago

    Thanks Kathy, I didn't have an elevated spot to plant Arc de Triomphe. The GW poster, who sold me on his, had his A d T in an elevated rock outcropping. I tried to google his post to give him credit but came up empty-handed...so, think its NB to mention the hosta name in the text of our posts, as Paula requested and as McTavish reminded.

  • don_in_colorado
    9 years ago

    A hail-smcked Atlantis.

  • sandyslopes z5 n. UT
    9 years ago

    I like the wavy silver/blues, and I've been looking at Arctic Blast and Astral Bliss for a while. Nice to see some here.

    American Sweetheart keeps its leaves more upright than most hostas

    Atlantis, so far is holding its own with two giants behind it. (Komodo Dragon, Empress Wu)

    Autumn Frost in May

    Autumn Frost leaf

    Autumn Frost in August

    Awakening Angel in May

    This post was edited by sandyslopes on Fri, Dec 26, 14 at 19:41

  • newhostalady Z6 ON, Canada
    9 years ago

    Atlantis.

  • newhostalady Z6 ON, Canada
    9 years ago

    Abiqua Drinking Gourd (first year).

  • old_dirt 6a
    9 years ago

    August Moon---Old plant, first year after transplanting.

  • newhostalady Z6 ON, Canada
    9 years ago

    Abiqua Blue Crinkles.

  • don_in_colorado
    9 years ago

    Abiqua Drinking Gourd

  • old_dirt 6a
    9 years ago

    American Sweetheart---First year (with a little cut worm damage.)

  • old_dirt 6a
    9 years ago

    Allan P. McConnell---An oldie that I have to thin and divide every few years it grows and spreads so fast.

  • josephines167 z5 ON Canada
    9 years ago

    Evermore...just had to drool over AH!!! It is exquisite to look at!

    Irawon, I hear you! Lol

    This is where I go crazy. Glad to see you participating, Perenall.

    Where r u Bungalowmonkey? Come on, Newbies, get in on the Fun!

    More Hosta, more hosta, more hosta.....ðÂÂÂ

  • old_dirt 6a
    9 years ago

    Ann Kulpa---2nd year (in a pot.)

  • peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
    9 years ago

    Technically this should be under F for Fortunei Albopicta.
    Are we being strict? This is an oldie and we should not forget our old friends.
    Thanks Jo!

    This post was edited by Peren.all on Sat, Dec 27, 14 at 21:22

  • josephines167 z5 ON Canada
    9 years ago

    Hey, Jerry! Where are you hiding ð³ that Ann Kulpa.

    Perenal, i am saving mine for F too.

  • old_dirt 6a
    9 years ago

    Josephine, funny about the Ann Kulpa, the first year it was real ratty and I thought it would end up "out back". It is in a terracotta pot with just garden soil and compost (no fancy medium). It has total shade most of the day and direct sun the last two hours. Definitely less than ideal conditions. Sometimes things work out, in spite of myself.

  • prairie_love
    9 years ago

    This is my first ever participation in the alphabet!
    I have two "A" - an Abiqua Drinking Gourd that is so tiny I am embarrassed to share its photo, and this young Abiqua Moonbeam that I hope will grow up to be as beautiful as the one Evermore shows above.

  • leaflover76
    9 years ago

    ARISTOCRAT
    {{gwi:2131029}}

    ANN KULPA
    {{gwi:2131030}}

    AMERICAN HERO
    {{gwi:2131031}}

    ALLIGATOR SHOES

  • don_in_colorado
    9 years ago

    All That Jazz

  • don_in_colorado
    9 years ago

    Austin Dickinson

  • don_in_colorado
    9 years ago

    Love that Aqua Velva, Dave.

    Don B.

  • don_in_colorado
    9 years ago

    Alligator Shoes

  • hostatakeover swMO
    9 years ago

    Prairie Love, glad you've joined in. This is my first time participating, too, and unfortunately I didn't know about this game until last fall so I won't have very many to share this year (but boy, will I be ready next).

    However, thanks to your photo I now realize what that mystery Hosta is that I received instead of Yellow River last year from a breeder ~ it's Abiqua Moonbeam! So, thank you! :)

  • peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
    9 years ago

    It is my first alphabet too--- prairie_love and HostaTakeover.
    LOL! I did not join until this fall. I got a new computer in early Sept. and never thought to upload the pics on my camera prior to hooking up the new computer.
    Apparently my camera was too old to be compatible.
    Our daughter got me a new camera so I will take lots of new pics next year. Yeah!!!

  • zkathy z7a NC
    9 years ago

    I figured out where to site the Arc de Triomphe as I dozed off on the airplane flying home from the in-law visit. Isn't the subconscious wonderful? I'll show you next year.

    Here's Alligator Alley. (Might be upside down, I'm working on that.)

    Kathy

  • hostatakeover swMO
    9 years ago

    Awesome, Peren. Looking forward to seeing all of yours next year.

    zKathy, your Alligator Alley is beautiful. I got one this past year, too, but never took a photo of it.

  • hostahosta
    9 years ago

    Azuretini

  • mbug_gw
    9 years ago

    American Icon

  • mbug_gw
    9 years ago

    August moon

  • mbug_gw
    9 years ago

    Antioch

  • squirejohn zone4 VT
    9 years ago

    ABBY

  • Linda's Garden z6 Utah
    9 years ago

    My first Alphabet too. Looks like a fun thing to do while waiting for spring!

    Aphrodite

  • hostanista
    9 years ago

    Abiqua Trumpet

  • prairie_love
    9 years ago

    HostaTakeover - glad I could help - it's probably the first time ever I've been useful on this forum, LOL.

  • hostatakeover swMO
    9 years ago

    New this year Alligator Alley. Didn't think I'd taken a pic of it.

  • don_in_colorado
    9 years ago

    H. Avocado

  • User
    9 years ago

    I won't go through all the A hostas, but a few to add here. I love these....

    Annabel Lee, an Alttara Scheer hosta. It has pinky legs. Aug 2014
    {{gwi:2131032}}

    Afterglow July 20 2014
    {{gwi:2131033}}

    Alabama Bowl
    {{gwi:2131034}}

    Alabama Gold in the ground experimental bed Apr 27 2014
    {{gwi:2131035}}

    Alabama Sunrise June 18 2014
    {{gwi:2131036}}

    Alex Summer July 2014
    {{gwi:2131037}}

    All Jazzed Up, a streaker
    {{gwi:2131038}}

    American Sweetheart Aug 2014
    {{gwi:2131039}}

    Angel From Montgomery June 2014
    {{gwi:2131040}}

    Aspen Gold June 19 2014
    {{gwi:2131041}}

    and I'll stop there.

  • stoc zone 6 sweden
    9 years ago

    Albiqua Drinking Gourd

  • tepelus
    9 years ago

    Repeats, but oh well.

    Abiqua Drinking Gourd

    {{gwi:2131042}}

    Alakazaam (had it a few years, never has increased)

    {{gwi:2131043}}

    Allegan Fog

    {{gwi:2131044}}

    American Hero

    {{gwi:2131045}}

    Aristocrat

    {{gwi:2131046}}

    Autumn Frost in the spring and summer

    {{gwi:2131047}}

    {{gwi:2131048}}

    Karen

  • paul_in_mn
    9 years ago

    Alabama Gold

    Paul

  • User
    9 years ago

    Wow, Paul, that looks so GOOD! I have 3 "Alabama" hosta but this one (well, Alabama Sunrise is a gold too) was my favorite of the three.

  • irawon
    9 years ago

    Good to see you back, Paul. I was wondering where you were...missed your posts.

  • tsbccowboy
    9 years ago

    {{gwi:2131049}}
    Abiqua Moonbeam
    7/10/14

    {{gwi:2131050}}
    Autumn Frost
    7/10/14

    {{gwi:2131051}}
    Applause
    7/14/14

  • funnthsun z7A - Southern VA
    9 years ago

    Abiqua Recluse
    {{gwi:2128739}}

    Leaf shot of American Halo
    {{gwi:2131052}}

    Andrew
    {{gwi:2131053}}

    Autumn Frost, May 1:
    {{gwi:2131054}}

    Autumn Frost, June 7:

  • almosthooked zone5
    9 years ago

    Abique Recluce

  • gardencool
    9 years ago

    Maybe I missed it but I didn't see another one posted! AZTEC TREASURE is one of my favorites.

    The one next to it was determined by you guys back in June 2014 to be whirlwind.

    Thanks to everyone for the pics. On zero degree days I'm getting my hosta fix here - love it.

  • Bennie0203
    9 years ago

    Abiqua Drinking Gourd
    {{gwi:2131055}}
    {{gwi:2131056}}

    Alakazaam (new 2014)
    {{gwi:2131057}}

    Alex Summers
    {{gwi:2131058}}

    Alligator Shoes
    {{gwi:2131059}}

    Americana
    {{gwi:2131060}}

    Ani Machi
    {{gwi:2131061}}

    Ann Kulpa

    Antioch
    {{gwi:2131062}}

    Apple Candy
    {{gwi:2131063}}

    Atlantis

    Autumn Frost

    Avocado
    {{gwi:2131064}}

  • Bennie0203, Zone: 6b/7a, Germany
    9 years ago

    Alvatine Taylor

    Alan Titchmarsh new 2014

    August Moon

  • Eleven
    8 years ago

    Alex Summers 7/3/2014



    Allegan Fog 7/15/2014


    Alligator Alley 8/10/2014 still looking good after our first big hailstorm


    Antioch 7/7/2014


    Autumn Frost 7/2/2014