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Re: [SG] Hostas damaged

Harry Abel wrote:
>
> hi
> after growing such storm favorites as h. 'swiss cheese', and h. 'raggedy ann',
> let me confirm the procedure.  cut the leaves off at ground level.
>
> this technique was perfected both on my collection of bonsai hosta, and my h.
> 'yardman's weedwacker'.
>
> dont be afraid of it at all, this just forces your set of dormant buds into
> service.  the leaves may be a little smaller this first season, but in the
> ground, will return to normal next weason, and eagerly stand and wait for the
> next hail storm.
>
> harry abel
> 7a
> hail country

 Please let me know more about your bonsai hosta...
I have a bunch in tiny pots and indeed they are smaller than their
regular cousins...never heard of anybody else who tried hosta in a
bonsai style
Karen in MD
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