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Hostas

85 named hosta varieties are available for purchase this year with 130 varieties on display in the gardens.

In general, small and mini hostas are potted in quart pots while larger ones are in one to two gallon containers.

Most have a minimum of two crowns. Pricing varies by variety as displayed in Description List below.

 

General Characteristics

Hostas are primarily known as shade plants. However there are varieties that can tolerate a certain amount of direct sunlight, especially morning or very late afternoon sun. The hot, direct midday sun has a tendency to fade the bright colors of the leaves or in some cases even burn them. As a rule of thumb, the darker the leaves of a hosta, the less sun it can tolerate. Therefore, keep the dark green and blue leafed varieties in mostly shade. There are exceptions to the rule, so ask for help if you want hostas for a more sunny location.

Hostas can tolerate a wide variety of growing conditions from very moist soils to near drought conditions. However, like most plants they perform best in well drained soils with adequate moisture during the summer.

After planting a new hosta, it normally takes three years for the plant to reach full maturity. During the second growing season the plants will reach half its final leaf size and height. Hostas are generally clump forming and like most clump forming plants, they can become overgrown. After four or five years of undisturbed growth, it is best to dig the entire clump up and divide it into groups of four to five crowns. This will renew the vigor of the plant. Hostas can be transplanted most any time during the growing season, but to minimize shock to the plant, it is best to do it early spring or in late summer.

Most hostas produce flower stalks in mid to late summer that stand well above the foliage. Trumpet like flowers vary in color from white to dark purple. Some varieties are highly fragrant while others have no scent at all.

Hostas range in size from dwarfs to giants. Dwarfs grow to only a height of several inches and the diameter of the mature leaf canopy will be 6 to 10 inches. Giants will grow to a height of 3 feet ( this does not include the flower stalk) with leaves as large as 10 to 12 inches across. The diamater of the leaf canopy can be as much as 4 feet. It is important to select a variety that can fit well in the space available. Some have a vertical stature which makes a nice different look.

There are very few insects that bother hostas except for slugs. Slugs naturally like the shaded moist habitat that the hosta canopy provides. Unfortunately they do more than hide there; they also eat holes in the leaves. While it doesn't seem to hurt the plant's growth very much, it can make some plants less attractive. Having grown many varieties, we can help you find one of many which are highly resistant to slug attack. There are also a variety of solutions for contolling slugs ranging from barriers, drowning pools, repellents, pesticides etc. Spending a little time on-line may be a good start to determine what type of approach you might want to try for slug control.

Hostas Image Gallery

Description and Price List follows the Gallery

If you are interested in viewing a more detailed, larger image, please e-mail a list of those you wish to see or stop over and walk thru the display gardens.

 

Hostas Description and Price List

 

Foliage Height :
Dwarf < 4"
Mini 4" to 6"
Small 6" to 10"
Med 10" to 18"
Large 18" to 28"
Giant > 28"
Cultivar
Price
Hybridizer
Reg. Year 
Foliage Height
Fragrant
Description
Abiqua Drinking Gourd $12 Walden West 1989 Large Unique bluegreen deeply cupped leaves. Heavy puckering. White flowers June & July.
Allegan Fog $10 Herrema/Ruh NR Small Very wavy leaves are white with green speckles and streaks in center, medium green margins. Lavender flowers July.
American Halo $10 Wade 1999 Large Round leaves are blue-green to dark green centered with wide yellowish to creamy white margin. White flowers in June.
American Sweetheart Display Only Hansen 2002 Med White-cream centered leaves with wide green margins. Thick substance, upright habit. Slug resistant. Lav flowers.
Andrew Display Only H. Hansen 2006 Large Creamy white-centered, wide blue-green-margined foliage. Pale lavender flowers. Sport of Blue Mammoth.
Aphrodite (plantaginea) $15 NR Med-Lg Fragrant Leaves shiny light green color, smooth texture. Large fragrant double white flowers in August.
Big Mama Display Only P. Aden 1978 Giant Thick substance, heavily corrugated, blue-green foliage. Pure white flowers June July.
Blue Angel $8 Aden 1986 Large Large blue-green foliage turns more green by late summer. Heavy substance. More than usual sun tolerance.
Blue Ice Display Only Benedict 1987 Dwarf Small mound of blue foliage. Leaves broadly heart-shaped, corrugated, cupped. Pale lavender flowers in August.
Blue Mammoth $12 Aden NR Large Large mound of thick-substanced, blue-green foliage. Great big blue-leaved hosta. Pale lavender flowers in June.
Blue Mouse Ears $9 Deckert NR Mini Small mound of round, blue-green foliage. Thick substance. Very cute! Lavender flowers July. 2008 Hosta of Year
Blue Sliver Display Only Benedict NR Small Pale lavender flowers in July. Wedge-shaped leaves are blue-green.
Cabaret $15 H. Hansen NR Small Narrow dark green center, white to creamy yellow margin. Light lavender flowers in late June.
Camelot $10 Smith/BHHS 1988 M Intense, very blue leaves. Low flat plant habit. Lavender flowers July & August.
Candy Cane $9 Banyai/Elslager 1996 Small Dark green centered, creamy edged foliage. Deep purple flowers July & August.
Captain Kirk $12 Brill 1999 Med Wdie gold center, dark green margin. Lavender flowers July. Good sun tolerance.  Morning sun best.
Carnival $12 Lachman 1986 Med Medium to dark green centered, creamy-edged leaves. Lavender flowers July & August.
Carolina Sunshine $16 Avent 2001 Med Leaves shiny dark green centered with wide yellow margins. Purple flowers July & August. Sun tolerant.
Cherry Berry $7 Lachman 1991 Med Creamy white centers and green margined foliage. Lavender flowers on bright red flower scapes July & August.
Chopsticks Display Only Herold NR Sm-Med Light to medium green foliage with red petioles and scapes. Bluish-purple flowers in Sept & October.
Christmas Pageant $10 Pinterics NR Med-Lg Dark green centers with very wide yellow to creamy white margins. Pale lavender tubular flowers July.
Christmas Tree Display Only Vaughn 1982 Large Lavender flowers late June thru July. Rounded white-margined leaves. Crinkled.
Citation $8 Aden 1980 Sm-Med Chartreuse center with yellow edge early, pale green center with white margin by midsummer. Pale lavender flowers July.
Clear Fork River Valley $15 V. Wade 2007 Large Very heavily corrugated, dark green foliage. Near white flowers late June to July.
Cotton Candy $20 Zillis 2009 Sm-Med White leaves with green mist turning more green by late summer. Good substance and growth. Lav flowers summer.
Crested Surf $6 Benedict 1990 Small Lavender flowers in August. Rippled white-margined leaves.
Crowned Imperial $6 Walters Gardens 1988 Med Green-centered (buish early) foliage with white margin. Light lavender flowers July & August.
Curve Ball $18 Ward D&J 2009 Small Bright gold round leaves intensely corrugated. Near white flowers late June to July. Good substance.
Cynthia $8 Tompkins 1984 Large Gold blochy leaves in spring and green by early summer. Lavender flowers June & July.
Deep Blue Sea $15 Seaver NR Sm-Med Very blue round leaves are corregated, heavy substance. Pale lavender to near white flowers July & August.
Diamond Tiara $6 Mark R. Zilis 1985 Small Green-centered, white-margined foliage.  Good growth rate. Pale purple flowers in July.
Diana Remembered $15 Kulpa 1997 Med Fragrant Shiny dark green center with wide yellow to white margin. Good sun tolerance. Near white flowers in July & August.
Dick Ward Display Only Hatfield 1991 Med-Lg Leaves medium gold-centered with 3/4" wide dark green margin. Corrugated, thick substance.Violet flower June/July.
Dream Queen $10 van den Top NR Sport of Great Expectations with wider blue-green margin. Heavily corregated & thick substanced. Near-white flowers.
Earth Angel $10 Hansen/Shady Oaks NR Lg-Gi Blue-green center with wide greenish yellow margin. White flowers in June & July. 2009 Hosta of the Year.
El Capitan $8 W&E Lachman 1987 Large Heavily corrugated, yellow-margined, dark green-centered rounded leaves. Light lavender flowers in July.
El Nino Display Only Warmerdam Med blue-green foliage with yellow to white margin. Lavender flowers in August. PP till 12/2022
Elegans $8 AHS 1987 Giant Large mound od heavily corrugated blue-green foliage. Thick substance. Near white flowers in June & July.
Emily Dickinson $8 Lachman 1987 Med-Lg Fragrant Green-centered, wide white-margined foliage. Purple flowers in August.
Fair Maiden Display Only Walters/Falstead 1993 Small White-margined, dark centered leaves. Lavender flowers in July.
Fantabulous $8 Edward Elsiager 1999 Med Wide white margins, bright green centered leaves. Pale lavender flowers July - August.
Fantasy Island Display Only Solberg 2002 Small Whited-centered leaves with wide green margin. Pale lavender flowers in July.
Fire and Ice $15 Hanson/Shady Oaks 1999 Med Pure white leaves with dark green margins. Sport of Patriot. Slower grower.
Fire Island $15 Brinka 1998 Small Pinkish-lavender flowers July & August. Yellow leaf color becomes more greenish late.
First Frost $12 P. Scolnik 2002 Small Blue center & gold margin in spring turns green center & white margin later. 2010 Hosta of the Year.
Fortunei Albomarginata $6 Am. Hosta Soc. 1987 Med White margined, green centered foliage. aka Silver Crown. Some sun tolerance. Light lavender flowers in July.
Fragrant Bouquet $12 Aden 1982 Large Fragrant Chartreause center, cream white margin. Sun all day with moisture. Lavender flowers July. 1998 Hosta of the Year.
Francee $7 Klopping 1986 Med Green centered foliage with narrow white margin. Good sun tolerance. Lavender flowers July & August.
Frances Williams Display Only Williams 1986 Med-Lg Gold-margined, blue-green centered foliage. Corrugated. Thick substance. Near white flowers June-July.
Frosted Mouse Ears $17 Zilis/Deckert 2006 Dwarf 7" high with small dark green rounded leaves with wide white borders. Short lavender flowers in early summer.
Get Nekkid Display Only T. Avent 2006 Med Very glossy, medium green, heavily-veined foliage. Spidery lavender flowers in July and August.
Ginsu Knife Display Only Solberg 2002 Med Fragrant Green with some streaking in leaf center. Heavy rippling with white wavy margin and twisted. WHite flowers August.
Gold Drop $5 Anderson 1977 Small Heart-shaped, small, all gold sharply pointed leaves. Nice ground cover for shade. Light lavender flowers in June.
Gold Edger $6 Aden 1978 Med Lavender flowers June to July. Heart- shaped gold leaves with heavy substance.
Gold Standard $7 Banyai 1976 Med Gold-centered green-margined foliage. Good sun tolerance. Pale lavender flowers July & August.
Golden Friendship Display Only Gowan 1991 Sm-Med Round cup-shaped gold leaves with thick substance. Mature leaves are corregated. Lavender flowers July.
Golden Gate Display Only Brincka & Petryszyn 1994 Large Large gold leaf hosta. Outstanding substance and rich foliage color. Moderately corugated. Lavender flowers July.
Golden Tiara $6 Savory 1977 Small Superior small green-centered, gold edged hosta. Pale purple flowers in July.
Grand Slam Display Only Benedict/Gowen 1990 Med Shiny, rippled, dark green foliage. Medium to dark purple flowers mid-September to October.
Green Eyes Display Only Benedict 1990 Mini Narrow gold-centered, green-margined foliage. Purple flowers July. One of the showiest mini hostas.
Green Fascination $6 Wade NR Med Medium-large mound of green foliage. Lavender flowers July into August.
Guacamole $9 Solberg 1994 Lg Fragrant Medium green margin, chartreuse center. Good sun tolerance. White flowers July & August. 2002 Hosta of the Year.
Guardian Angel Display Only Thompson 1995 Med-Lg Light green leaves with intense blue-green margin. Near white flowers in June. Best with 1-2 hours direct sun.
Hacksaw Display Only Livingston NR Small Narrow rippled, serrated, light green leaves. Morning sun. 20" purple flowers in Sept. Vigorous grower.
Hadspen Blue $8 Smith/Aden 1976 Med Deep blue thick substance. Good grower. Light lavender flowers in August.
Halcyon $7 Smith/BHHS 1988 Med Deep blue-green foliage. May be the best blue. More than usual sun tolerance. Pale lavender flowers July & August.
Holy Mouse Ears $20 Zillis/Deckert 2006 Mini Small dense mound of white-centered, bluish-green margined foliage. Purple flowers in early July.
Ice Age Trail Display Only Zilis 2003 Med Foliage heavily streaked with blue-green and gold. Thick substance, corrugated. Near white flowers July.
Inniswood $15 Inniswood 1993 Med Gold-centered, green-margined foliage. Corrugated, good substance. Near white flowers July.
Jewel of the Nile Display Only Walek 2000 Med-Lg Foliage is blue-green centered with gold margin. Good sun and slug tolerance. Pale lavender flowers in July.
June $10 Neo Plants, England 1991 Med Blue-green margin. Gold center in sun, darker in shade. Lavender flowers in August. 2001 Hosta of the Year.
June Type II $10 Anderson NR Med Blue-green margin. Gold center in sun, darker in shade. Lavender flowers July & August.
Kaleidochrome $25 Malloy Small Streaked and mottled leaves, narrowly ovate blade shape. Pale purple flowers in August. Medium growth rate.
Krossa Regal $8 Krossa 1987 Large Huge vase-shaped mound of rich blue foliage. A great blue. Slug resistant.Tall lavender flowers in July.
Leading Lady Display Only J&J WIlkins 1995 Large Dark green with gold changing to creamy white edge. Thick substance, slightly corrugated, lavender flowers July.
Lemon Lime $5 Savory 1977 Small Light purple flowers July and Sept. Small dense mound  of greenish gold foliage.
Loyalist $12 Walters Gardens 1998 Med Creamy white centers and dark green margins. Pale lavender flowers in July & August.
Maui Buttercups Display Only Vaughn 1991 Med Deeply cupped, corrugated, rounded, bright gold leaves with good substance. Violet flared flowers in July.
Midnight Sun Display Only Wade, D&J 1996 Giant Large semi-upright mound of gold foliage. Very pale purple flowers in June.
Minuteman $10 Machen 1994 Med Very dark green leaves with pure white border. Pale lavender flowers in August. 'Francee' mutation.
Mountain Snow $9 Zilis 1988 Med-Lg Medium green leaves with irregular white margins. Emerges very late. Pale lavender flowers in July.
Night before Christmas $8 Machen 1994 Med-Lg Narrow white-centered leaves with dark green edges. Good growth rate. Near white flowers in July & August.
Old Faithful $20 Brinka/Petryszyn 1991 Large Fragrant Large, fountain-like mound of shiny, apple green foliage. Near white flowers August to Sept..
On Stage $12 Aden 1986 Med-Lg Gold centered, green-margined foliage becomes green by midsummer. Very pale lavender flowers in July.
Pandora's Box $12 Hansen 1996 Small Small mound of white-centered, dark green margined foliage. Lavender flowers in June & July.
Paradigm $12 Walden West 1999 Lg-Gi Gold centered with blue-green margin. Heavily corrugated. Near white flowers June to July. 2007 Hosta of the Year.
Patriot $14 Machen 1991 Med White margined, dark green centered foliage.Lavender flowers in July, August. Good sun tolerance. 1997 Hosta of the Year.
Paul's Glory $10 Hofer/Ruh 1987 Med Gold-centered, dark green-margined foliage (summer color). Light lavender flowers in July. 1999 Hosta of the Year.
Peanut $15 Schwarz J 2002 Mini Small mound of dimpled, white-centered foliage with dark green margin. Heavily corrugated. Purp flowers Jul-Aug.
Pearl Lake Display Only Piedmont Gardens 1982 Med Forms a nice medium green compact clump. Light lavender flowers in July and pearl-like buds.
Peedee Gold Flash Display Only Syre/Herz 1987 Sm-Med Gold-centered, dark green-margined foliage. Intense lavender flowers in July-August.
Pineapple UpsideDown Cake $9 Zilis 1999 Med Narrow leaves green in spring. Later, gold-centered with rippled green margin. Lavender flowers in July & August.
Plantaginea $9 China/Ascherson 1938 Med Fragrant Glossy green leaves. Large white flowers. 'August Lily' Good sun tolerance.
Praying Hands $10 Williams 1996 Sm-Med Green-centered, white-margined foliage. Leaves very narrow and cupped lengthwise. Pale lavender flowers in August.
Queen Josephine $9 Kuk 1991 Med Shiny, dark green centered, creamy yellow edged foliage. Medium violet flowers in July/Aug.
Rainforest Sunrise $15 Anderson J 2003 Sm-Med Leaves bright gold in center with 1/4" dark green margin. Cupped. Good substance. Near white fl in Jul. 2013 Hosta Yr.
Red October $8 Roy Herold NR Small Slim upright green leaves on red petrioles (stems). Lavender flowers in Sept - October.
Regal Rhubarb $12 Van M. Sellers 1983 Large Deep green upright leaves with red petio and tall lavender flowers July & Augsut.
Regal Splendor $10 Walters Gardens 1987 Large Blue-green centered foliage with yellow margin (early). Upright. Lavender flowers July August. 2003 Hosta of Year.
Remember Me $15 Walter Garden 2001 Med Blue-green leaves emerge yellow center brightens to cream. Lavender flowers. Donation to Susan B. Komen cancer research
Risky Business $14 Hansen/Avent 2002 Med Wide dark green leaves with narrow band of near white in center. Pale lavender flowers July & August.
Rock Princess Display Only NR Mini Medium green, slightly wavy foliage. Pale purple flowers July.
Royal Tiara $7 T&Z/Zilis 1988 Small Heavily twisted, chartreuse-margined, white-centered foliage with lavender flowers in July.
Sagae $10 AHS 1987 Large Large thick textured blue-green leaves with gold margins. Violet flowers in July. 2000 Hosta of the Year. Ranked #1.
Sara's Sensation $15 Hofer P&L 1998 Med-Lg Leaves blue-greenin center with 3 1/2" gold margin. Heavily corrugated, thick subst. Near white flwr mid Jun-Jul
Shade Fanfare $6 Aden 1986 Med Lavender flowers in July. Two-toned green leaves irregular creamy margin.
Silver Bay Display Only Dean 1999 Sm-Med Intense blue leaves are slightly cupped. Heavy substance. Pale lavender flowers Jul & Aug.
Silver Kabitan $9 Holland NR Small Small dense mound of white-centered foliage with narrow green edge. Purple flowers July August. aka Shiro Kabitan.
Sitting Pretty $10 Aden 1987 Mini Dark green centered, yellow to creamy margined foliage. Bright purple flowers in July & August.
So Sweet $8 Aden 1986 Med Fragrant Thin white-margined, medium green centered foliage. White flowers Jul-Aug. Sun tolerant. 1996 Hosta of Year.
Spritzer Display Only Aden 1986 Med Cascading mound of gold centered, green-margined foliage. Pale lavender flowers in August.
Stained Glass $14 Hansen 1999 Med-Lg Fragrant Gold centered, dark green margined foliage. White flowers in July/Aug. 2006 Hosta of the Year.
Stiletto $6 Aden 1987 Small Dense short mound of medium to dark green centered, creamy white margined narrow foliage. Lavender flowers in August.
Striptease $14 Thompson 1991 Med Gold-centered, green-margined foliage has pencil thin white line. Violet flowers in August. 2005 Hosta of the Year.
Sum and Substance $9 Aden 1980 Giant Glossy chartreuse pest resistant leaves. Extra large white fragrant flowers in August. 2004 Hosta of the Year.
Sun Power $14 Aden 1986 Large Wavy bright gold foliage. Good substance. Some sun tolerance. Light lavender flowers June & July.
Sweet Standard $10 Zilis 1984 Med-Lg Fragrant Heavily streaked green & white in the center with creamy white margin. Lavender flowers in August.
Thumbelina $7 Ward 1996 Small Medium green with a creamy white edge. Heart-shaped leaves. Purple flowers in July.
Tokudama Flavacircinalis $7 Maekawa/AHS 1987 Med Dark blue-green cupped, puckerd foliage with wide irregular gold margin. Low grower. White flowers June & July.
Tom Schmid Display Only Schmid 1995 Large Semi-upright clump of steel-blue foliage with a pure white border. 5' tall scapes of lavender flowers in mid-summer.
Tootie Mae Display Only Bearden 2006 Med-Lg Fragrant Heavily corrugated round blue leaves with a wide golden border. Near white flowers in late spring.
Touch of Class $18 Hansen 1999 Med Blue leaves with yellow-gold centers.  Heavy substance. Pale lavender flowers July to early Aug. PP till 12/2019
Twilight Time $12 Johnson 2004 Small Rippled blade-shaped blue leaves. Pale purple flowers in August.
Undulata $6 Suji Giboshi 1987 Small Wavy, white-centered foliage with medium green edge. Pale lavender flowers in July.
Undulata Albomarginata $5 Am Hosta Soc 1987 Med Green-centered with 1/2" cream white margin. Pale lavender flowers July.
Undulata Univittata $5 NR Med Medium sized mound of wavy white-centered foliage with a wide green margin. Pale lavender flowers July
Unforgetable Display Only Kuk 1999 Large Semi-upright mound of green-centered, wide gold-margined foliage. Lavender flowers in August.
Unknown Jen $5 NR Med Cream edged leaves with green centers.  Flowers in July.
ventricosa Aureomarginata Display Only Hensen/AHS 1987 Med Purple flowers in July. Medium-large mound of variable white-margined foliage.
Venus (plantaginea) Display Only Walters Gardens 1993 Med Fragrant Twice-double white flowers. aka Plantaginea 'Venus'. Very shiny light green leaves. Tolerates some sun.
Whirlwind $10 Kulpa 1989 Sm-Med Whitish center with green veins in spring, greener later. Moderately corregated. Lavender flowers July & August.
Wide Brim $6 Aden 1979 Med-Lg Wide creamy yellow margined leaves with medium to dark green centers. Pale lavender flowers July & August.
World Cup Display Only Beilstein & Zillis 2006 Medium ML mound of cupped, bright gold foliage. Ovate shaped, moderately wavy. Pale purple flowers late June to July.
Zebra Stripes Display Only T. Avent 2005 Small White in spring, then greens along the veins, turning all green later. Lavender flowers in mid summer.
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