Hosta Aphrodite and Russian Sage

After a long wait for the Hosta Aphrodite and the Russian Sage, the order finally came in today. Unfortunately, this week also seems to be one of the hottest of the year. Normally I would wait until conditions are perfect (properly prepared hole with compost, cool weather, etc.) and when I am feeling good and ready to plant them, but because August is going to be a busy month, I decided to plant the seedlings within minutes of opening the package. I was surprised by the size of the plants. I as expecting something similar to the size of the plants that Home Depot was selling; these came in a small box in 3" containers. When I put them outside, I didn't add compost to the hole since I didn't have a lot of time but I did manage to water them.

The hosta is in the backyard near the corner of the bathroom next to some large rocks. I should have leveled the sloped ground, but forgot. It wasn't until I had to water it and noticed that adding too much water too fast, caused it to leak downwards away from the plant that I realized my mistake. I'll correct it during better weather, but it was late when I discovered the package and was quickly getting dark.

The Russian Sage is out in the front between two grassy types of plants from the previous owner. It is looking a bit small and lonely, but I hope that it will grow and fill out.

Christopher's lobelia and coreposis received an overzealous trim today since it was looking very scraggly. Hopefully, it will grow again...