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Hosta (Hosta)
These natives, mostly to prairies (some in woods) of China, Japan, and Korea, have been grown in America for over 150 years. Currently, there are nearly 5,000 cultivars available in the trade. Of these, probably 500 actually are distinct and garden-worthy. During the last few years, the quality and quantity of new hosta introductions has risen substantially. We continually work with the country's best breeders to evaluate new introductions, and we choose to sell only those that we feel represent the very best. For the best performance, hostas prefer light shade to a couple of hours of sun in the morning. The further south you move, the more moisture will be required to grow the size hostas that are prevalent in the North. Good soil preparation is also a key to growing a hosta well. Our plants are all container-grown and are usually multiple-division plants...our price is for the entire container of 1-20 divisions. We do not offer small, recently propagated plants and challenge other nurserymen to do the same. We know that you will be pleased with our quality; we hope that you will also be pleased with our selection and prices. When hostas are divided under nursery conditions, they often take on immature leaf characteristics including more pointed leaves as well as reduced cupping and corrugation. These leaf forms that are pictured and described will re-develop in one to two growing seasons...don’t be alarmed. |
Hosta 'Dark Shadows' (H. Hansen 04)
Light Shade Zone: 3-8 20" tall Origin: Hybrid
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Once we saw this Hans Hansen hybrid in person, we had to have it. This unique hosta makes a 20" tall x 43" wide clump of large rippled leaves. The leaves are blue-green in the center, highlighted by chartreuse veins, then surrounded by a wide edge of chartreuse. In late spring, the clumps are topped with 30" tall scapes of fragrant lavender flowers. This is perfect for the gardener looking for something completely different. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #07073
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Hosta 'Dawn's Early Light' (O. Petryszyn 88)
Light Shade to ShadeZone: 3-8 20" tall Origin: Hybrid
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New crop available 9-4-2008 This new introduction from Olga Petryszyn makes a fast-growing, 3' wide mound of corrugated foliage, brilliant gold in spring, changing to a chartreuse color by summer. Essentially, this is a "Golden Tokudama" that grows quickly and does not scorch. In early summer, the clumps are topped with 30" scapes of light lavender flowers. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #04237
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Hosta 'Deep Blue Sea' (C. Seaver 94)
Light ShadeZone: 3-7 15" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This splendid Charlie Seaver hybrid makes a compact 3' wide clump of thick, very corrugated, cupped, blue foliage. In midsummer, this fast-growing, heat-tolerant H. 'Blue Moon' hybrid is topped with 14" scapes of closed lavender flowers. We are more impressed with Hosta 'Deep Blue Sea' each year...I think you'll really like it also. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #05398
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Hosta 'Diana Remembered' (J. Kulpa 97)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: 3-9 15" tall Origin: Hybrid alternate image
Named after the late Diana, Princess of Wales, I have wanted to offer this hosta since I first acquired it in 1998. Having grown quite a few hostas over the years, I put this near the top of the "best-ever" list. This vigorous Hosta plantaginea hybrid makes a stunning, 3' wide clump of shiny, blue-green leaves with a very wide, creamy white border. In late summer, the clumps are topped with 2' tall spikes bearing very fragrant, white flowers. Plant this one near a path where it can be truly appreciated! Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #03274
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Hosta 'Dick Ward' (H. Hatfield 91)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 14" tall Origin: Hybrid alternate image
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This stunning clump has been hoarded by collectors until recently, when pieces were wrestled away for propagation. We are thrilled to be able to offer this stunning mutation of H. 'Zounds' that boasts large, corrugated, golden leaves, each with a wide, dark green border. Each indescribable 3' wide clump is topped with 20" scapes of light lavender flowers in late spring. We think this is one of the finest hostas ever introduced. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #03276
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Hosta 'Dixie Chickadee' (T. Avent NR)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 4" tall Origin: Hybrid
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We are pleased to introduce Hosta 'Dixie Chickadee', a reverse sport of our introduction Hosta 'Dixie Chick' (H. 'Masquerade' x H. 'Invincible'). H. 'Dixie Chickadee' is a very unusual plant in that the thick, waxy leaves are creamy yellow, edged in dark green, and peppered with green flecks...a most unique pattern in hostas. This small grower makes an 8" wide clump, topped in late summer with 1' tall spikes of large lavender flowers. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #05412
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Hosta 'Dragon Tails' (B. Zumbar NR)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8, possibly warmer 4" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This delightful rock garden-sized clump makes a fast multiplying 10" wide rosette of narrow, bright gold leaves with dramatically undulating edges. In mid-summer the unusual clumps are topped with short spikes of light lavender flowers. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06572
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Hosta 'Earth Angel' (H. Hansen 02)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 36" tall Origin: Hybrid
Now, one of the great hostas has been made even better. We are pleased to introduce Hosta 'Earth Angel', a marvelous white-edged mutation of Hosta 'Blue Angel'. Each 5' wide clump is composed of thick, wide, pointed, blue leaves, each surrounded by a 1" wide, creamy border (yellow in spring). This breakthrough is the first giant blue hosta to have a border...stand up and cheer! Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #04715
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Hosta 'El Nino' PP 14,632, EUPVR (P.T. Warmerdam NR)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 18" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This highly sought-after new introduction is an amazing sport of the popular blue Hosta 'Halcyon', but with a wide white border added for extra effect. Each 3' wide clump is truly scrumptious! In midsummer, the clumps are topped with 2' spikes of blue-lavender flowers. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #05253
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Hosta 'Electrocution' (T. Avent 05)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8, at least 14" tall Origin: Hybrid
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(aka: H. 95-415) This is one of our more unique hosta introductions, a complex cross involving H. 'Elvis Lives', H. 'Red Neck Heaven', and a few other friends. Hosta 'Electrocution' makes a 14" tall x 28" wide clump of long, narrow, severely twisted leaves which are medium green with a nice yellow border that ages to white. The clump truly looks like it was letting out a final scream while strapped to an electric chair when the switch was pulled. The peculiar clumps are topped in late June with 18" spikes of light lavender flowers. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07407
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Hosta 'Elvis Lives' (T. Avent 95)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 18" tall Origin: Hybrid
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The popularity of our 1990 cross of H. 'Peter Pan' x H. 'Green Fountain' has skyrocketed. With unique, wavy, tapered leaves of blue suede, and with H. 'Peter Pan' as a parent, you gotta believe that indeed Elvis Lives! The clump spreads to 60" and is topped with nice, medium-lavender flowers in early summer. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #00375
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Hosta 'Eskimo Pie' PP 16,290 (Walters Gardens 04)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-7 24" tall Origin: Hybrid
Hosta 'Eskimo Pie' is an amazing new sport from the popular H. 'Northern Exposure'. Each round, corrugated, blue-green leaf is highlighted by a large, creamy central pattern. As the season progresses, the central pattern lightens to a parchment white. This has proven to be a very good grower making a 3' wide clump topped in late spring with near-white flowers atop 30" scapes. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #05789
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Hosta 'Eternal Flame' (H. Hansen 99)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 10" tall Origin: Hybrid
A perfect TEN! You are going to flip over this new sport of the popular Hosta 'Whirlwind'. From the garden of Minnesota's Hans Hansen comes one of the most stunning hostas of all time. The quilted, black-green leaves serve as the perfect foil for a brilliant central pattern of eye-blasting white that does not fade like its parent. Each 2' wide clump is topped by 15" tall spikes of light lavender flowers in midsummer. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #04669
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