H. 'Risky Business'

Another 2008 addition. This time as a result of a 'Secret Trade' on Hallson's Hosta Forum and it came my way courtesy of Sabrina in Ottawa. Thanks again Sabrina! Here it is still on the potting bench, waiting for that special spot in the yard.

While I haven't found a permanent spot for it as yet, here it is almost a couple of months later and it's putting on some nice growth.

By mid-August it was putting up addtional shoots and when I had a request to share a division, I divided the plant to end up with 4 divisions. Being part of the 'Fortunei Hyacinthina' family it is already showing its heritage in the good growth it has shown. Given the vigour I saw out of it this year, I have no doubt the three that stayed here will all be bigger with more shoots next year.

This is the second 'Striptease' sport I have received in trade this year (2008), 'Hanky Panky' being the other one.

Just for fun, here's a Striptease 2009 family portrait. 'Striptease' is in the #2 pot top right, below it is the newest addition, 'Gypsy Rose', beside that on the bottom left is 'Hanky Panky' and top left is 'Risky Business'.