Re: Stabilized William Lachman
- To: hosta-open@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Stabilized William Lachman
- From: C*@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 23:14:18 EDT
In a message dated 8/23/1998 9:40:59 PM Central Daylight Time, MRD902@aol.com
writes:
<< I thought something like this would be common in William Lachman.
Does anyone else know of this hosta? >>
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Mike & All,
Yes. You are referring to the yellow-edge "reversion?" Most of my 'William
Lachman'
came up all green one year. There was one division with a yellow edge. I tried
to grow that on, but it eventually became all green. I wish now I had kept the
plants---however, I discarded them or gave them away.
What is the pedigree of 'William Lachman'? I know that some have gotten great
seedlings using it as a pod parent. Does it have 'Beactrice' in its
background? 'Beatrice' will always produce streaked seedlings, when used as a
pod parent. BUT the progeny are HIGHLY unstable.
I do not regret buying 'William Lachman' for $100(!), for it has given me a
dwarf sport, of all things! Only problem--it has never bloomed! It is a cute
one, though.
You should register yours. I don't think anyone has done so.
Clyde Crockett z5 Indianapolis IN
ccredux@aol.com
P.S. I have heard that Handy Hatfield is back in business. I hope so. It was
from his nursery that i have gotten my best hostas.if you know, please let us
know. TY!
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