Comments on: Hosta ‘Lancifolia’

By: Jillian

Jillian — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:03:50 +0000

I have this variety of hosta that I received about 25 years ago from a neighbor. The neighbor’s hosta has a similar environment but are a fraction of the size of mine. I factually attribute that to all the peat moss I amended the soil with, annually, when I had impatiens adjacent to the hosta. It has made a HUGE difference in the size of all of my hosta, along with watering them when needed. They really don’t like to be dry that long….they don’t complain, but are much happier and showier when given drinks!!

By: Shirley

Shirley — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:08:40 +0000

Most vein pair numbers are more of an identifying indicator than 100% accurate because the numbers given are not always for mature hostas. An immature hosta will have fewer vein pairs. Sometimes a range is given… for Lancifolia, the range is 6 to 9, I believe. The numbers I give on my site are for my own hostas. My Lancifolia has eight vein pairs, but it is a mature hosta that has not been divided for many years. Perhaps yours is a younger Lancifolia?

By: debby bennett

debby bennett — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:28:57 +0000

This is the first time I have heard about the vein count…is it always 100% accurate ? We are looking at a dead ringer for lancifolia but it only have 5 veins plus a mid-rib on either side.

By: Shirley

Shirley — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:29:35 +0000

Such nice comments… thank you! I’m always glad to hear from people who love hostas. I’ve been growing hostas for quite a while, but I never get tired of them. Jeri, I think the shape comes from the hosta getting an even amount of light on all sides. I don’t do anything special… the hosta just grows that way, but I have found that when parts of my hostas are shaded, the part that is in the shade doesn’t grow as well as the areas that get more direct light.

By: Brian G.

Brian G. — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:28:46 +0000

I’ve been looking at your garden pictures. Your gardens look like what I want my gardens to look like when I get done with them. Thank you for encouraging me by showing what can be done.

By: Tish

Tish — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:25:11 +0000

You have some very nice looking hostas. Your hosta garden must be beautiful. I have about 50 hosta’s but some don’t grow so good for me and I think the soil isn’t very good. I like your site. Its very interesting.