H. 'Gold Standard' has produced a number of sports, some of which have also produced sports. The following H. 'Gold Standard' family tree is based upon those we have in our collection so the tree is not a definitive list of the sports that exist. It is an illustration of the way in which some hostas can go on to influence the development of future introductions.
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Spring Flower Show: 24-27th April We are now preparing for our first show of the season. If you would like us to bring orders to the show for collection then let us know by Monday 14th April. |
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Reorganising our collection
Due to the ever-expanding nature of our collection
we needed to build new benches and reorganise the collection - according
to size.
This has now been completed and the labelling system is about to go in.
We thought it looked a bit like racing fencing at this stage without the plants to hide all the structure (click on the images to see more detail):
Looking down rows
B and C
We have found a home for all the varieties currently in the collection but we will probably need to expand the tunnel further at the end of the year.
Looking down rows
F, G and H
Looking from the entrance
to the collection tunnel down between rows
G and H
We have also been spring cleaning the sales tunnels:
Who said the winter is the time for resting?
| Next month: | The Sum and Substance of another classic hosta cultivar... |