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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 'Marilyn Monroe' (J. Hawes NR)
Light Shade Zone: 3-8 12" tall Origin: Japan
New crop available 6-17-2008 Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' is a vigorous seedling selection from open pollinated Hosta rupifraga 'Urajiro' seed the late Jim Hawes acquired from Japan. Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' makes a 2' wide clump, composed of red petioles holding the medium-sized, wavy-edged, grey-green leaves so that you get a good glimpse of the dramatic, waxy-white backs. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #06521
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Hosta 'Mishima Fukurin' (Japan NR)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 12" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This small hosta hybrid from Japan has long been one of our favorites, but it is rarely-grown probably because of its unpronounceable name. For inquiring minds, mishima means "three islands" and is a location in Japan, and fukurin means "margined." Hosta 'Mishima Fukurin' resembles a dwarf H. 'Regal Splendor'. The upright petioles support the outfacing green leaves, each bordered with a nice yellow edge. In mid-summer, the 1' tall x 2' wide clumps are topped with 2' tall spikes of dark purple flowers. H. 'Mishima Fukurin' is a good grower that multiplies well...we hope you enjoy it as much as we have. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #02761
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Hosta 'Miss Saigon' (H. Hansen 02)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-9 24" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This new sport of H. 'Fragrant Bouquet' is the latest in the series of sports from this great parent...all of which have proven to be top performers. Hosta 'Miss Saigon' boasts a very dark green, glossy leaf surrounded by a nice white margin. In late summer, the clumps are topped with 2' stalks of large, very fragrant, light lavender flowers. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #05081
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Hosta 'Miss Tokyo' (H. Gowen/H. Hansen 04)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 30" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This Hideko Gowen hybrid of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' x Hosta montana 'Aureomarginata' makes a large mound to 30" tall x 40" wide. The large, 13" long, medium green leaves are edged in a 2.5" wide, creamy gold border. The magnificent clumps are topped with 2' spikes of light lavender flowers in late spring. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #07236
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Hosta montana 'On Stage' (P. Aden 86)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-9 14" tall Origin: Japan
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(syn: H. 'Cho Ko Nishiki' - Japan) This is one of the most talked about hostas in any garden. The pointed, deeply-veined leaves are green with a multi-toned gold center. It emerges very late in spring with a bright gold center that changes later to white, then to a light/dark green contrast late in the season. When planted in morning sun, it holds its color better through the summer. The 3' wide clumps are topped with light lavender flowers in early summer on 48" scapes. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #00662
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Hosta 'Mount Tom' (E. Lachman 95)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 20" tall Origin: Hybrid alternate image
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This H. 'Christmas Tree' hybrid is, without a doubt, one of the finest releases from the Lachmans' stellar breeding program. Each large, corrugated, dark green leaf is surrounded by what is possibly the finest wide cream edge ever on a hosta. Each stunning, 3' wide clump is topped in midsummer with 2' tall scapes of light lavender flowers. This is truly an incredible specimen plant. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #03300
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Hosta 'Mourning Dove' PP 17,311 (H. Hansen 06)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 12" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This Hans Hansen hybrid was developed from a cross of Hosta kikutii 'Ozaki Special' x Hosta 'Blue Jay'. The result was a 1' tall x 30" wide clump of pointed, blue-green leaves surrounded by a 1" yellow border. The clump is topped with 18" scapes of medium lavender flowers in early summer. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #07192
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Hosta 'Oh Cindy' (H. Benedict NR)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 18" tall Origin: Hybrid
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Named after hosta collector Cindy Nance, this Herb Benedict introduction, a reverse sport of H. 'My Child Insook', first sold for $800 at the 2004 Hosta Convention in IA. The 3' wide clump is composed of thick, dark green, rounded leaves, each surrounded by a wide border of gold which changes to creamy white as the season progresses. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #05908
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Hosta 'Old Faithful' (B. Brincka, O. Petryszyn 91)
Light ShadeZone: 3-9 24" tall Origin: Hybrid alternate image
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I am excited about being able to offer this wonderful introduction from Bill Brincka and Olga Petryszyn. This cross (H. plantaginea x H. 'Regal Rhubarb') offers the best of both...fragrant flowers, a great upright form, and dark purple petioles...are you drooling yet? The large, 12" long, corrugated leaves with dark purple petioles make a spectacular 3' wide clump, topped in midsummer with a 40" scape of very large, fragrant, near-white flowers. Can you smell them now? A much better fragrance than the geyser of the same name...wouldn't you agree? Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #02080
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Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon' (R. O'Harra 99)
Light Shade to ShadeZone: 3-9 24" tall Origin: Hybrid
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Finally, one of the most talked-about hostas of the last decade is available. This H. sieboldiana mutation essentially resembles a H. 'Frances Williams' without all of the unsightly blemishes on the golden part of the foliage. The giant, corrugated blue leaves are surrounded by a wide golden margin throughout the season. In late spring, the clumps are topped with pure white bells, held just above the foliage. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #02085
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Hosta 'Orange Marmalade' PP 16,742 (R. Solberg 02)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 18" tall Origin: Hybrid
This mutation of Hosta 'Paul's Glory' emerges with a green center and green edge in spring. Quickly, the center turns to yellow, and as the season progresses, it transforms to parchment white. The edge stays dark green and provides a dramatic contrast. Each 42" wide clump is topped in July with 2' tall scapes of pale lavender flowers. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #05490
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