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The most beautiful hosta in the world

comments (15) April 11th, 2011 in blogs

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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OK, so you might disagree, but I think this hosta (the one next to the azalea), in Eve and Per Thyrum's front yard in Wilmington, Delaware, is the most gorgeous hosta I've ever seen. It's called 'Aureomarginata', and it's hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9. What a stunner!

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Another gorgeous hosta

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Comments (15)

bulbesha writes: i am in total agreement. i've never seen a more beautiful hosta. amazing !
Posted: 8:41 pm on April 14th

CanadianFarmgirl writes: SunnyDispo
Blue heeler dogs, also known as Australian Cattle Dogs! We also do not have squirrels in our yard. Posted: 8:14 am on April 13th

petuniababi writes: It certainly is the most beautiful i have seen.I have several and they have never gotten close to looking like this.They come back every year and they seem so boring.I thought it was about them.After seeing this it must be me not doing something right.Now i have to find out what it is,because this is absolutely gorgeous!! Posted: 7:09 pm on April 12th

SunnyDispo writes: Thanks Canadian Farm Girl -- but what on earth is a blue heeler? Posted: 8:19 am on April 12th

deladybex writes: How lovley the right climate and the right place top grow .Wish I could grow them. No place for them where I am now, but the pciture is soemthing to dreamonhahahaha Posted: 2:35 pm on April 11th

bamboomary writes: This is a spectacular garden with way more than hostas. I had the privilage of visiting it during a Northwest Horticultural Society Garden tour. It's a must see if you get the chance! Posted: 10:32 am on April 11th

Happily_Gardening writes: Spectacular! Wonderful combination of elements make this scene warm and inviting...bench, walkway, fabulous porch and lighting, seeming to say "hello, come on in!" Great capture Michelle!! Posted: 9:37 am on April 11th

chevy57red writes: Beautiful hosta!! Having collected around 500 plants before we retired.. the Aureo is still one gorgeous plant!! Posted: 9:36 am on April 11th

Satisfaction writes: There are 250 varieties of hosta in my gardens. The montana 'Aureomarginata'is the most beautiful and the most noticed by visitors. It is given its rightful place in this garden! Posted: 9:19 am on April 11th

CanadianFarmgirl writes: To SunnyDiso
Problems with deer? You need one of my blue heelers! They are fantastically loyal to you and your family, including cats and ducks, but intruders like deer are strictly NOT allowed in the yard. As for slugs, my muscovy ducks take are of them. Posted: 9:16 am on April 11th

sheilaschultz writes: I was just reading about Aureomarginata the other day and wondered what it looked like. Want it! Posted: 9:16 am on April 11th

Vespasia writes: Gorgeous, Hostas are one of my absolute favourite plants, I have lost count of how many i have and some of them are huge now like the one in this picture. They are so hardy and both light and shade tolerant and the foliage is so decorative. Love them! Posted: 9:06 am on April 11th

SunnyDispo writes: These are fabulous. I would love to have hosta like that. Now if someone can just propagate a variety that isn't deer candy... Posted: 8:37 am on April 11th

Deanneart writes: Wowza! what a fabulous specimen. Beautiful plant and beautifully grown and displayed. Posted: 6:36 am on April 11th

ncgardener writes: It is gorgeous. I have to agree. Last year the slug and snails raged a war against mine and they mostly won. But this year I am back armed with a list of tips and tricks and so far so good. Maybe I can get one like that this year. Hope, hope, hope!
Posted: 6:00 am on April 11th

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