Re: Big Hosta for Sun???
- Subject: Re: [SG] Big Hosta for Sun???
- From: G* K*
- Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2001 09:32:57 -0500
Tammy, I'm sure there are a number of candidates, but I've grown H.
Honeybells in full sun. Need to keep it well-watered though.
Gail Korn
Wayne, NE Zone 4
At 08:28 AM 6/2/01 -0500, you wrote:
>Does anyone have a recommendation for a big hosta that would take a lot
>of sun?
>
>I have a corner bed that has tall ornamental grasses in the rear, a
>small Japanese maple in front and I would like a big, bold hosta to
>place in front of that. The hosta would be in light shade for part of
>the morning and somewhat shielded from hot afternoon sun by the grasses
>- but I'd like one that has a reputation for being able to take more
>sun.
>
>Not five feet from that site I have a huge, blue "Big Daddy," but it has
>more shade. I would like something that has similar characteristics,
>but again, will take more sun.
>
>Thanks!!!
>Tammy
>Zone 5b central Missouri
