Kusamono - Hosta 'Medusa'

Will_Heath

I have recently begun practicing with some kusamono and would value any opinions or advice on the following Hosta 'Medusa' I received from Ireland a few months back from Bali Nursery. It was shipped bare root and arrived in fair condition.

In order to understand this species better, I shipped one to a friend in Seattle as well who is much more experienced in kusamono than I. I hope he will update us on his success in his growing zone as well.


Will Heath

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Will_Heath

I should mention that I also purchased a 'Itsy Bisty Gold' a 'Tom Thumb' and a 'Blue Mouse ears'

Anyone have experience with either?


Will

Candy_J_Shirey

Will -

I share your enthusiasum for the miniature hosta. I don't have experience with the species that you mention but I am growing 'Feather Boa,' 'Little White Lines', 'Venusta', 'Pandora's Box', 'Crepe Suzette', 'Tiny Temple Chimes', and 'Teaspoon'.

I am playing with these with the idea of making a few accent plants.

-Candy

Will_Heath

Wow, could we have the beginning of a future exchange? Glad to see you are interested in minature histas as well Candy, please keep us posted.


Will

Will_Heath

This Hosta is a quick grower and the wild leaves which give this one it's name of 'Medusa' are quite a sight. I'll update all with photos when they flower this summer.


Will

Carl_Bergstrom

Will,

Yours is looking very nice - and quite a bit better than mine. In part, I chose an inappropriately-colored pot for mine. I do have anyother dwarf hosta that I'm happier with; I'll post pictures shortly.

Best regards,
Carl

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