Re: [SG] Bloom in the shade
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Bloom in the shade
- From: P* a* J* R* <p*@RADIKS.NET>
- Date: Sun, 6 Jun 1999 22:18:30 -0500
- References: <3b0ea1fa.248b2acd@aol.com>
Nancy, we have good luck with hosta "Little Aurora". It grows about 18-24"
wide, and keeps it bright gold color all summer in dappled shade. It grows
fast, and is inexpensive in the trade. (We sell it for $6.00). Gold Drop and
Gold Edger are two other small hostas that are inexpensive and fast growing.
Golden Prayers is a medium sized hosta with an upright growing form, heavy
texture, and white flowers. Golden Sculpture is a large hosta; vase shaped
form and rounded, gold foliage. All these are readily available from hosta
sources and grow well for us. If you have trouble finding them locally, we can
ship them to you.
Phyllis Randall
Oakcrest Gardens
712-527-4974
http://www.oakcrestgardens.com
Kay Dye wrote:
> Nancy,
> The brightest one I've seen in deep shade is Golden Scepter.
> Kay Dye, Edelstein, IL Zone 5
> In a message dated 6/3/99 6:23:36 PM Central Daylight Time,
> stedman@INTERPORT.NET writes:
>
> << Yes, I love yellow foliage in the shade. My "gold" hostas all end up
> chartreuse, however. Any suggestions for ones that go gold with little
> light? I've had better luck with golden columbines and the gold version of
> liriope.
> >>
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Phyllis Randall Oakcrest Gardens 712-527-4974
http://www.oakcrestgardens.com
