Re: hosta platinagea (sp?)
On Wed, 16 Aug 2000 07:03:47 -0500, you wrote:
>Judy Cosler wrote:
>>
>> I bought a platinagea hosta this spring, planted it in a semi s-semi s
>> place. it seems quite happy & has put out several new leaves!
>> However, at the same time, the bottom leaves are yellowing & rotting.
>> Explanation? also, when should I expect (have expected) this hosta to
>> bloom? that's what I was waiting for!!
>
>Hi Judy
> I wouldn't worry about the bottom leaves if the center ones look
>healthy. You might water it more though. plantaginea are very late
>bloomers, mine are just starting now.
thanks......we've had TONS of rain this year! doubt that it needs
water! fert?? BTW, I live in zone 7, close in Silver Spring, MD. we
have had a mostly cool -- nay, very cool -- summer. Love it!
