Show number: 1304 Air Date: October 28, 1999 Guest: Ron Snyder Topic: Hosta Guest's e-mail: unavailable

Show segments

Tip of the Week: Late Flowering Annuals
Ask the Arboretum Experts: Unblooming Rose

Topic Information

Guest Ron Snyder joined host Sue Gooch to discuss the #1 perennial in the nation, the hosta. Ron offered helpful tips on taking care of these easy-to-grow plants.

Hosta shown on program:
Color or variegation: Sun Power Blue Angel Great Expectations Bright Lights Spilt Milk Montana Aureomarginata On Stage The most popular hosta: Sum and Substance Special Qualities or blooms: Abiqua Drinking Gourd Whirlwind Garnet Prince Cherry Berry Crown Prince Betsy King	Miniatures: Little Wonder Lakeside Explosion Little Sunspot Useful for mass plantings: Vera Verde Subcrocea Fortunei Aureomarginata (Gold Crown) New introductions: Owen Online Patience Plus Noah's Rainbow Regal Promenade Leather Coat Hosta of the Year: Paul's Glory (1999) Sagae (2000)

Visitors are welcomed to visit Ron Synder's Creative Gardens, Monday - Saturday. Please call 320-235-8390 to make an appointment.

Books, brochures or handouts

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Web site resources

American Hosta Society - http://www.hosta.org

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