Miniature Hostas

[Lina Hesseling]

My weakness was buying gardeningbooks, isn't that worse?
First you buy the book and then you have to buy the plants in it.

But now I am stronger.

Lina.

[mark smyth]

I wish I was strong.

[Lesley Cox]

That will be good to see. How long did it take to germinate?

About 6 weeks.

[shelagh]

One of our local group members has been showing a lovely little Hosta recently called Stiletto, definitely on the wish list.

[mark smyth]

yes it's lovely but one I dont grow - so far

Was it shown at an AGS show? Which section?

[shelagh]

Sorry to take so long to reply Mark.

Have finally taken a picture of Norman Davies Hosta Stilleto which was shown at Chesterfield last week in Section B foliage class.

[scilla]

@ Shelagh

Lovely Hosta indeed. 

If you don't expect a pot full, you can get a bit of my Stiletto.

[Brian Ellis]

I was surprised to see that my H.Stiletto (newly acquired at the Harrogate Autumn Show last year) has increased from one nose to four.  Is this normal for it - if so it will soon make a potful

[illingworth]

We have had Stiletto in the garden for a few years, and yes, I would say that it will spread into a good patch quickly.
Sharon

[scilla]

I would agree. Sitting in a pot here, Stiletto is not fussy at all and a fast grower. Regular division every 2 or 3 years helps to keep its wavy margins.

[scilla]

Just counted 5 noses, so I can share a few. 

[ChrisB]

I think I'll have to get it 

[Anthony Darby]

Just counted 5 noses, so I can share a few. 

Would an offshoot be called a heel?

[scilla]

Good question, Anthony. Whatever the name, there are 5 of those in my pot and each would make a single division.  

[ChrisB]

My post came when others were posting, I was refering to the book, not the plant.  I have H. Stiletto.  Its a lovely little thing....