Re: hosta links / vinca

> That's wonderfully generous offer, Alyce and you're a sweetheart  to offer 
> but I think I need to find something that will work right off the bat.  I'm in 
> trouble as all I had in that bed was Hosta (I knew better than to do  that...my 
> brain was on the fritz). 
>  
> Have you tried Vinca 'Illumination'? That acid yellow really pops in a  bed 
> that has lawn grass around it. 

Hi Joanie,

   I've been getting into other Vinca varieties lately and am really 
   surprised by some of the options out there!  I think one of my favorites
   for shady areas is 'Honeydew' -- the foliage is a chartreuse to 
   key lime pie green that really makes things pop around it.  I'm
   providing a link to the plants at my nursery, but not as a sales 
   pitch.  They just have photos and descriptions that I can't send here:

      http://www.bonvivantnursery.com/
   
   They're at the bottom of the perennials section.

> Can anyone suggest dynamite foliage shade plants that are anywhere from 12"  
> to 18"tall nad wide? I'm in zone 5a. Flowers would be a bonus but significant
> ones, or long blooming ones, are not necessary. Dang...sure did love those  
> hostas.

   I wouldn't give up just yet on the hosta.  My Mom (who lives in the
   SW suburbs of Chicago) has two So Sweet hosta that have the same kind
   of affectation on its leaves.  They part of a parent plant that was 
   divided into eight plants last fall, yet these are the only two that
   show any signs.  We've seen similar damage from early frost that
   carried on through the season but was gone in subsequent growing seasons.

   So don't go tearing everything out just yet.  Instead, be careful and
   sanitize your tools and let those plants do their thing for a year 
   until you're sure.

   As far as other plants, how much sun/moisture does the spot get?  I'm
   thinking that Pulmonaria cultivars like 'Majeste' or coral bells
   might work well as foliage accents.  There are also other plants
   like bleeding heart and sedges that could add extra color and texture.

Chris

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