New for 2012: Hosta 'Adorable' PPAF

Post by **Chris_W** » Jan 13, 2012 1:06 am

The next new hosta for 2012 is pretty new to me too, since I only learned about it last summer and had to rush to get starts of it! But boy, was I glad that we did. After getting the plants virus and nematode checked we got them into the ground here and they grew great and set a lot of new dormant buds by fall so we decided to offer them up this very next season.

Hosta 'Adorable' is a sport of Hosta 'Royal Standard' with a chartreuse to yellow center with the center getting more yellowish with more light. At first I was sceptical of another Royal Standard sport, since we've tried Hoosier Harmony several times and it just didn't prove to be garden worthy, but everyone I've chatted with just loves this one and I'm glad to be able to offer them.

This is a picture of Hosta 'Adorable' from Van Hoorn Nurseries, who registered and patented it:

redcrx · Post by **redcrx** » Jan 13, 2012 7:29 am

That's a pretty plant - reminds me of the Fragrant Bouquet sports that I love. I'll have to get one.

rosemarie · Post by **rosemarie** » Jan 13, 2012 2:28 pm

I put an order in for 'Adorable' and 'Irish Luck'. I already had an order in last November! Can I combine the two and get the discount, Chris? Thanks!!!

Post by **Chris_W** » Jan 13, 2012 4:17 pm

rosemarie wrote:I put an order in for 'Adorable' and 'Irish Luck'. I already had an order in last November! Can I combine the two and get the discount, Chris? Thanks!!!

Hi Rosemarie,

Thank you for your order. I tried to email you a confirmation but I'm not sure if it went through. One email was returned to me. I'll send you a private message, so check those and I look forward to hearing back.

Chris

tsbccowboy · Post by **tsbccowboy** » Jan 13, 2012 8:06 pm

This is a young plant but sure does look promising.

Adorable
6/16/11

Linda P · Post by **Linda P** » Jan 16, 2012 10:14 am

This one looks interesting! I actually have a Hoosier Harmony that grows, but most years the clump doesn't look that good.
Adorable looks like it will make a good-looking clump.

Linda P

thy · Post by **thy** » Jan 26, 2012 8:00 pm

Very nice

Can it take as much sun as its parent ?

paul_in_mn · Post by **paul_in_mn** » Jan 27, 2012 1:32 am

'Adorable' leaf pic from Mid July (1st year)

and after its move (2nd year)

redcrx · Post by **redcrx** » Nov 15, 2014 11:22 am

Adorable is a sport of 'Royal Standard' with shiny leaves.

Hosta Registry - not registered
MyHostas - http://myhostas.be/db/hostas/Adorable
Hosta Library - http://www.hostalibrary.org/a/adorable.html

Adorable in the 2013 season