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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 'Halcyon' (E. Smith/BHHS 88)
Part Sun to Light Shade Zone: 3-8 15" tall Origin: Hybrid alternate image
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(aka: TF 1x7) This 2' wide clump of round blue leaves (pointed when young) is recognized as one of the all-time finest blue hostas. H. 'Halcyon' holds its color well, is a vigorous grower, has good substance, is durable, and just like your Timex watch, it takes a lickin' and...you know the rest! The clump is topped with lots of blue-lavender flowers in summer! Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #01025
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Hosta 'Hampshire County' (E. Lachman 93)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 24" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This splendid introduction from the late Eleanor Lachman is one of the most stunning hostas from her renowned breeding program. Hosta 'Hampshire County' makes a 2' tall x 30" wide clump of large, corrugated, blue-green leaves that, with age, develop a 1.5" wide creamy white margin. There are few hostas even today that can rival the exquisite beauty of this hosta. The clumps are topped with 28" tall spikes of near-white flowers in late spring. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #02626
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Hosta 'Hanky Panky' PP 16,217 (H. Hansen 04)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 15" tall Origin: Hybrid
Just when you thought it was safe to open another hosta catalog...wrong! Hosta 'Hanky Panky' is yet another in the line of amazing sports from Hosta 'Striptease'. We think this is possibly the most beautiful and unique of the bunch. H. 'Hanky Panky' makes a fast-growing, 3' wide clump of dark green leaves surrounded by a gold border with a narrow white thread between the two patterns. As the season progresses, the yellow edge changes to white with an unusual light green overlay. Trust me, you've never seen a hosta like this before. The clumps are topped with 2' scapes of violet flowers in summer. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #05482
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Hosta 'Harpoon' (R. Herold 00)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-9 14" tall Origin: Hybrid
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We are pleased to finally introduce this long-awaited Hosta yingeri hybrid from hosta guru Roy Herold. Hosta 'Harpoon' was selected as the winner of the "Best in Show Award," the Herb Benedict Award (best variegated leaf hosta), and the Pauline Banyai Award (most distinctive unregistered seedling) at the 1995 AHS Convention Leaf Show. Hosta 'Harpoon' makes a 2' wide clump of narrow, wavy, glossy, green leaves with a 1/2" wide, rippled creamy border that emerges gold. The vigorously growing clumps are topped in midsummer with 40" scapes of dark lavender flowers. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #04221
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Hosta 'Heat Wave' (J. van den Top NR)
Light ShadeZone: 3-7 14" tall Origin: Hybrid
From Holland's Jan van den Top comes this fabulous tetraploid of Hosta 'Bright Lights'. The incredibly thick and heavily-corrugated blue leaves are highlighted by a contrasting chartreuse central pattern. We anticipate the clumps to reach 14" tall x 3' wide, topped in early summer with spikes of white flowers...quite impressive! Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #07283
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Hosta 'Hidden Cove' (G. Foster, A. Malloy 98)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 4" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This charming little dwarf makes a 4" tall x 10" wide mound of short, pointed golden leaves, highlighted by a .25" wide edge of dark green...quite striking. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07127
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Hosta 'High Society' PP 17,313 (H. Hansen 04)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 8" tall Origin: Hybrid
This stunning sport of Hosta 'June' adds another beautiful plant to the line of great mutations from a great hosta. Despite its small stature, H. 'High Society' makes a WOW specimen in the garden. The 8" tall x 15" wide, slow-growing clump of powder-blue leaves is highlighted by a narrow central pattern that emerges gold and then morphs to white. The small clumps are topped with pale lavender flowers in late spring. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #05980
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Hosta 'Hillbilly Blues' (T. Avent 99)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 10" tall Origin: Hybrid
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(syn: H. 91-294) Our 1999 introduction is the first hosta to combine the traits of the late-flowering, deeply-veined rock hosta, H. kikutii with the blue of H. sieboldiana. This new hybrid (H. 'Hirao Splendor' x H. 'Hadspen Blue') forms a stunning 3' wide rosette of deeply-veined, powder-blue leaves. In late summer (August and September), the clumps are topped with attractive 16" scapes of light lavender flowers. If you've been looking for a flat-growing blue hosta...wait no longer! Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #03154
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Hosta 'His Honor' (J. /Sandy Wilkins 00)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 24" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This Hosta sieboldiana hybrid makes an amazing 2' tall x 4' wide clump of large, corrugated, blue-green leaves bordered with a wide creamy edge which emerges gold. The specimen clump is topped with 3' tall scapes of white flowers, striped with lavender. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07128
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Hosta 'Holly's Dazzler' (H. Benedict 87)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 15" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This always-popular hybrid from Herb Benedict looks like a glossy, dark green leaved H. ventricosa. H. 'Holly's Dazzler' makes a great hosta for a woodland border. In early summer, the 3' wide clumps are topped with 2' tall scapes of deep lavender flowers. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #02068
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Hosta 'Hollywood Lights' PP 17,296 (H. Hansen 05)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8, at least 24" tall Origin: Hybrid
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I was taken (not literally) by this tetraploid mutation of Hosta 'On Stage' when I visited Hans Hansen's Minnesota Garden. This new hosta, which was subsequently named H. 'Hollywood Lights', makes an amazing 2' tall x 4' wide clump of dome-like dark green 14" long x 10" wide leaves, each with a dramatic bright yellow center. If you didn't know this came from H. 'On Stage', you'd never recognize it. The clumps are topped with 2' tall spikes of light lavender flowers in mid-July...one of the most eye-popping hostas in recent decades! Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #07799
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Hosta 'Holy Mole' (H. Hansen 03)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-9 24" tall Origin: Hybrid
Holy Mole! This dazzling new sport of Hosta 'Guacamole' is sure to get the plant world excited. H. 'Holy Mole' boasts an extremely wide, 2" border of black-green surrounding the contrasting chartreuse center pattern. The large, thick, rubbery, dome-shaped leaves make us think this is probably a tetraploid. In late summer, the robust 3.5' wide clump will be topped with 30" tall spikes of large and very fragrant near-white flowers. This is one of the most vigorous hostas that we grow and one that is a must for any hosta garden!
Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #05077
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Hosta 'Hush Puppie' (T. Avent 05)
Light ShadeZone: 3-9 5" tall Origin: Hybrid
This PDN release was the result of our breeding programs efforts to hybridize small but fast-multiplying, vigorous hostas. H. 'Hush Puppie' is a H. venusta hybrid that forms a 16" clump of small, green leaves edged with a wide creamy border. The attractive clumps are topped in June with 8" tall scapes of dark lavender flowers. Because it grows so quickly, it can quickly be divided and spread around the garden or shared with friends. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06606
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Hosta 'Iceberg' (T. Avent 00)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-9 24" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This vigorous 1991 hybrid (H. 'Swoosh x H. tibae') makes a fast-growing clump to 55" in width. The slightly shiny, medium-green leaves are bordered with a wide creamy edge...looking like a giant iceberg in your garden. In late summer, the clumps are topped with attractive 3' tall scapes of dark lavender flowers. If you are looking for a fast maturing, non-melting specimen hosta clump, H. 'Iceberg' is for you! Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #03157
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Hosta 'Indian Feather' (C. Owens 92)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 20" tall Origin: Hybrid
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I still remember being in Clarence Owens' MI garden in 1999 and watching people nearly trample each other to get a closeup view of this striking hosta. The slow growth rate has kept Hosta 'Indian Feather' quite rare, but we are thrilled to finally offer a few to our customers. Hosta 'Indian Feather' is very slow growing but will eventually make a 20" tall x 3' wide clump. The glossy leaves are mostly white for the first few years with a dark green border, but the border eventually widens, leaving a much narrower creamy white center. The stunning clump is topped with 2' tall spikes of light lavender flowers in early summer. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07193
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Hosta 'Invincible' (P. Aden 89)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-9 10" tall Origin: Hybrid
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Hosta 'Invincible' is another of the Paul Aden breeding hosta breakthroughs. The very thick but glossy, green foliage makes a unique 2' wide clump so exquisite it almost looks edible. The clump is topped with thick flower stalks ending in equally exquisite, very fragrant, light lavender flowers on 15" scapes...one of my all time favorites. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #01033
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Hosta 'Jerry Landwehr' (R. Williams NR)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8, at least 15" tall Origin: Hybrid
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Hosta 'Jerry Landwehr' is named for one of Wisconsin's top shade gardeners and co-founder of the Green Bay Botanical Garden. Jerry's namesake makes a 15" tall x 2' wide clump of dark green leaves, highlighted by a creamy white center. Despite all of the white in the foliage, the plant has amazingly good vigor.
Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #07800
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Hosta 'Jewel of the Nile' (K. Walek 00)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 24" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This stunning specimen arose as a sport on Kevin Walek's wonderful H. 'Dee's Golden Jewel'. Instead of having all-gold foliage like the parent, H. 'Jewel of the Nile' has dark green foliage with a wide border of gold. The upright vase-shaped form makes an almost perfect 2' wide clump, topped in late June with 30" tall scapes of near-white flowers. You are certain to love this one.
Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #05009
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Hosta 'Journey's End' PP 16,895 (H. Hansen 04)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 24" tall Origin: Hybrid
It's always great when a really good hosta becomes even better. Such is the case with H. 'Journey's End', a sport from our 1999 release Hosta 'Choo Choo Train'. The huge, pointed, heavily-ruffled leaves are bright gold, surrounded by a wide, dark green border. Each 4.5' wide clump is topped in summer with 3' spikes of near-white flowers...a splendid specimen hosta. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #06084
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Hosta 'June' (Neo Plants 91)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 15" tall Origin: Hybrid
From England comes this wildly popular, creamy-centered sport of the old standard H. 'Halcyon'. Each leaf emerges with blue edges and a brilliant creamy center that gradually changes to dark chartreuse. This is one of those shockingly beautiful hostas that stand out as soon as you spot it in the garden. We recommend some morning sun for best coloration. The 3' wide clumps are topped with light violet flowers on 20" scapes in early summer. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #01672
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