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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 6,000 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 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 an entire container of 1-20 divisions. We do not offer small, recently propagated plants and challenge other nurserymen to do the same. We know you will be pleased with our quality; we hope 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.
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Hosta 'Sagae' (K. Watanabe 96)
Part Sun to Light Shade Zone: 3-8 24" tall Origin: Hybrid
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(syn: H. fluctuans 'Variegated') Despite the name change after the former name was declared invalid by the International Nomenclature Code, this upright, vase-shaped, large hosta with a satiny blue-grey leaf and a very wide creamy border remains the finest and most dramatic variegated hosta ever introduced! The pale lavender flowers top the 6' wide clump on 54" scapes in summer. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #00993
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Hosta 'Shazaam' (G. Jones NR)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 12" tall Origin: Hybrid
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We have seen few hostas attract more attention in our garden than Gil Jones' Hosta 'Shazaam'. This marvelous H. 'William Lachman' hybrid makes a stunning 2' wide clump of pointed green leaves with heavy corrugation. Each leaf is surrounded by a dramatic, 1" wide, creamy border that makes the clump "jump" visually. This is certainly one of the best introductions from Gil's extensive breeding program. The vigorous clumps are topped with 2' tall spikes of lavender flowers in midsummer. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #05460
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Hosta 'Shiny Penny' (B. Solberg 97)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 6" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This unique and fast-growing hybrid (H. 'Lemon Lime' x H. 'Shining Tot') makes a delightful little 18" wide clump. The thick, new foliage is bright golden, changing to light green as the leaves age, creating a neat contrast. The clumps are topped with 18" scapes of lavender flowers in mid-July. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #03645
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Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans' (AHS 87)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 30" tall Origin: Japan
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This grandfather of large blue hostas is a gem...thick, round, corrugated blue leaves, developing eventually into a 5' wide clump. In spring, the clump is topped with white flowers with a lavender blush, sitting just above the foliage...a large clump is truly a sight to behold! Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #00872
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Hosta 'Silver Bay' (D. Dean 99)
Light Shade to ShadeZone: 3-8 13" tall Origin: Hybrid
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At the 2000 American Hosta Convention in Minnesota, H. 'Silver Bay' became one of the most talked-about hostas in recent years. The amazing silvery-blue leaf coloration is indeed the breakthrough that we have all been hoping for. Each slow-growing clump will eventually reach 3' in diameter, topped in midsummer with a 2' tall scape of light lavender flowers. This is a special plant that should be planted in a very special place where it can be appreciated. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #04711
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Hosta 'Silver Threads and Golden Needles' (J. Anderson NR)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 6" tall Origin: Hybrid
We've been growing this Jim Anderson sport of H. 'Cheatin' Heart' since 2001, and in that time, it has become one of our favorite small hostas. Finally, we have enough to share. Our parent plants have never exceeded 6" in height x 8" in width. The chartreuse-yellow leaves have an unusual central pattern of green that takes up 80% of the leaf area. The green is then overlain with a white frosting. The clumps are topped with 8" stalks of light lavender flowers in late spring. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07654
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Hosta 'Singing in the Rain' PPAF (Walters Gardens 06)
Light ShadeZone: 3-7a 30" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This sport of the popular Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas' makes a large 30" tall x 48" wide clump of glossy blue-green foliage with the leaf edged in a nice border of creamy yellow aging to cream. The clumps are topped with 30" spikes of light lavender flowers in mid-summer. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #07392
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Hosta 'Sleeping Beauty' (Walters Garden 97)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 18" tall Origin: Hybrid
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Hosta 'Sleeping Beauty' is yet another creamy edged sport of the popular Hosta 'Halcyon' that is very similar to H. 'El Nino'. It's so similar that we can't really tell it apart, so only time will tell if it is really different...anyway, expect a stunning 18" tall x 29" wide clump of round, but pointed blue leaves surrounded by a creamy white margin. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #07704
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Hosta 'Snowy Lake' (Terra Nova 04)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 8" tall Origin: Hybrid
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We were very excited to grow this new Terra Nova introduction, a very wide-edged sport of one of our favorite hostas, H. 'Veronica Lake'. This small, 8" tall x 18" wide clump is composed of thick, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves bordered with a 1" wide, creamy border that emerges yellow in spring...probably a tetraploid. The eye-popping clumps are topped in midsummer with 15" spikes of lavender flowers. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #06428
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Hosta 'Solar Flare' PP 7046 (H. Ross 81)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 30" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This giant hosta from Ohio's Henry Ross makes a stunning specimen to 30" tall x 4' wide. The registration says that H. 'Solar Flare' can reach 6' in width, but not in our climate. The upright form and large, pointed, golden leaves make this a real beacon in the garden, topped in mid July with 3' spikes of light lavender flowers. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #07220
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Hosta 'Spartacus' (H. Hansen 07)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 17" tall Origin: Hybrid
Named for the Roman revolutionary rebel with a cause, this revolutionary sport of Hosta 'Sea Gulf Stream' forms a 17" tall x 3' wide clump of 1' long x 8" wide medium green leaves, surrounded by a heavily rippled yellow margin. The clumps are topped with 3' tall scapes of lavender flowers in late spring. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #08302
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Hosta 'Spilt Milk' (M. Seaver 99)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-7 15" tall Origin: Hybrid
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H. 'Spilt Milk' is generally recognized as one of the most unique hostas ever introduced. This H. 'Tokudama' hybrid makes a stunning clump of blue-green cupped foliage. The foliage is highlighted by an unusual assortment of streaking and misting in the center of each leaf. This patterning is distinct from the typical unstable streaking found in variegated hostas. In late spring, the 4' wide clumps are topped with attractive, 20" tall scapes of pure white flowers. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #01999
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Hosta 'St. Paul' (T. Goad NR)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 15" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This stunning new sport of Hosta 'Paul's Glory' makes a dramatic contrast in the garden. The extra-wide, blue-green borders enclose the bright golden centers. The thick leaves make a durable clump topped in summer by stalks of light lavender flowers...outstanding! Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #05076
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Hosta 'Stained Glass' (H. Hansen 99)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-9 15" tall Origin: Hybrid
Would it be too bold to say this is the best new hosta to hit the market in the last decade? Oh well, no one has ever accused us of lacking an opinion. This Hans Hansen introduction is a marked improvement on the wildly popular H. 'Guacamole' from which it mutated. The brilliantly shiny golden foliage is surrounded by a 2" wide, dark green margin. This incredibly vigorous sun tolerant grower makes a 3-4' wide clump, topped in late summer with large, very fragrant, light lavender flowers! This is absolutely fantastic...do not live without this hosta for another day! Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #04232
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Hosta 'Stimulation' (T. Avent 06)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8, at least 17" tall Origin: Hybrid
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(aka: H. 99-81) Hosta 'Stimulation' is another of those truly recognizable hostas, even in a crowded hosta garden. This is our 1999 seedling, resulting from a menage a quatre involving H. 'Red Neck Heaven', H. 'Invincible', H. yingeri 'Treasure Island', and last but not least, H. 'Elvis Lives'. The result is a 17" tall x 3' wide clump of very glossy green leaves that have an amazing amount of waviness. The leaf tips appear "stimulated" since they are pinched at the tip, similar to H. ventricosa. The clumps are topped with 28" tall scapes of large pale lavender flowers in mid-September. This hybrid has been through enough already, therefore we will not opt for tissue culture. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #06605
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Hosta 'Stirfry' (H. Benedict 90)
Light ShadeZone: 3-8 12" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This cute little hosta is from the H. ventricosa breeding program of Dr. Herb Benedict. H. 'Stirfry' is the result of H. 'Holly's Honey' having sex with itself...a practice that was strongly promoted by a former surgeon general! The dark green leaves have a unique twist at the tip (possibly due to above mentioned activity). In late summer, the 3' wide clumps are topped with near-dark lavender bells on 3' scapes. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #02584
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Hosta 'Stitch In Time' PP 18,061 (R. Mortko 06)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 12" tall Origin: Hybrid
I remember seeing this for the first time and thinking...Wow! This stunning new introduction from Rob Mortko is undoubtedly one of the more unusual hostas we have ever grown. H. 'Stitch in Time' is the plant we all hoped for with H. 'Embroidery'. The unusual sport of H. 'Summer Breeze' features broad, golden leaves, complemented with a small, dark green pattern that appears to be stitched into the leaf center. This has proven to be very difficult to propagate, even with tissue culture, so don't expect this to ever become widely available or low priced. The 2' wide clump is topped with a 2' spike of lavender flowers in midsummer. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #07285
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Hosta 'Striptease' (C. & R. Thompson 91)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 20" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This unique introduction is one that seemingly attracts all types of gardeners. This strange mutation of H. 'Gold Standard' has a durable, dark green H. 'Fortunei'-like leaf, but with a unique pattern of gold and white in the center of each leaf. Alongside the golden center is a narrow white band between it and the green. The band is often not seen in young plants, but does seem to develop with age. In midsummer, the vigorously growing, 2' wide clump is topped with violet flowers on 2' tall scapes. This is one truly spectacular plant that will have all the neighbors drooling! Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #01560
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Hosta 'Sugar and Spice' (M. Zilis 03)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8, at least 20" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This sport of the popular Hosta 'Invincible' was discovered by Illinois's Mark Zilis. Hosta 'Sugar and Spice' adds a wide cream edge to the glossy green leaves of its parent, forming a stunning 20" tall x 4' wide clump, topped in late summer with 30" spikes of large fragrant lavender flowers in mid-summer...simply stunning! Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #08330
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Hosta 'Sum and Substance' (P. Aden 80)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-9 20" tall Origin: Hybrid
Considered to be one of the finest hostas ever introduced, this giant chartreuse clump is a knockout...30" tall scapes of pale lavender flowers in midsummer add to its beauty. Each rounded leaf can reach 2' across, while clumps average 6' wide for good gardeners, and may reach 9'+...great for neighborhood bragging rights! Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #01102
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Hosta 'Summer Lovin' (M. Zilis 04)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 22" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This sport of Hosta 'Summer Breeze' (which was a sport of H. 'Summer Music') was discovered by Illinois's Mark Zilis. H. 'Summer Lovin' makes a dazzling 22" tall x 50" wide clump of corrugated dark green leaves (darker than its parent) surrounded by a wide golden border. In early summer, the clumps are topped with 30" tall scapes of light lavender flowers...stunning! Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #08329
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Hosta 'Sun Power' (P. Aden 86)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-8 22" tall Origin: Hybrid
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H. 'Sun Power' ranks at the top of the list of the best gold hostas ever introduced. The pointed, bright gold leaves combined with the distinctive, upright, vase-like habit of the clump, make this hosta a classic. The 22" tall x 3' wide clump is topped with sturdy 3' tall scapes of light lavender flowers in early summer. Morning sun is perfect where adequate soil moisture is available. Pot size: 2 qt. (1.892 L) #00983
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Hosta 'Surfer Dude' (T. Avent NR)
Light ShadeZone: 3-9 15" tall Origin: Hybrid
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(syn: H. 95-36) This unusual hosta was derived from a 1994 cross of H. rupifraga x H. plantaginea. The 3' wide clump is composed of upright leaves that arch outwards like a giant wave. The leaves also have a unique wavy edge we haven't seen in any other hostas. In August and September, the clumps are adorned with 30" spikes of large, splendid, purple-and-white striped buds, opening to large, slightly fragrant flowers. We have chosen not to tissue culture this hosta, so all plants are divisions from the original clump. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #04687
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Hosta 'Swamp Thing' (T. Avent 05)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 3-9 18" tall Origin: Hybrid
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This PDN introduction is a 1993 H. yingeri hybrid that forms a 18" tall x 4' wide vigorous clump of very shiny green leaves, surrounded by a wide, golden-yellow border. In mid-June, the clumps are topped with scapes of attractive purple, spider-like flowers. H. 'Swamp Thing' has been a real attention getter in our trial bed. This plant has not been tissue-cultured. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #05916
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