Hosta
Hosta 'Bridegroom'
Hosta 'Bright Lights'
Hosta 'Brother Stefan'
Hosta 'Camelot'
(H. Benedict/H. Gowen, 1990) M From legendary hosta breeder and mentor Herb Benedict, comes one of the most distinct hostas ever developed. Each plant produces heart-shaped green leaves which curl upward,while the sides of the leaf cascade downward. Purple bell-shaped flowers open in midseason. Site this fascinating hosta as a specimen where one may appreciate the intriguing beauty of its unusual form. Recipient of the 2004 AHS Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Award. (P. Aden/R. Klehm, NR) M This vigorous Tokudama type with thick heart-shaped leaves is probably the best variegated Tokudama on the market. Puckered gold leaves with a streaky blue margin draw garden visitors like a magnet. This choice hosta has white bell-shaped flowers in midsummer. (O. Petryszyn, 1998) L Of all the spectacular hosta introductions Olga has blessed us with over the years, I would have to say 'Brother Stefan' is simply one of the best. A moderate grower, 'Brother Stefan' boasts large, heavily corrugated gold leaves with a wide dark green margin. Near white flowers top the thick leaves in early summer. A spectacular hosta named for Olga's brother on his fiftieth birthday. (E. Smith/BHHS, 1988) M Perhaps the bluest of Eric Smith's Tardiana Group hybrids! Heart-shaped leaves with excellent substance are slug resistant. Light lavender flowers in early summer.
Hosta 'Cameo'
Hosta 'Captain Kirk'
Hosta 'Cascades'
Hosta 'Cat and Mouse'
(H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2002) Mini Hosta 'Cameo' is the last in the series of variegated miniature hostas derived from 'Baby Bunting'. Essentially the reverse variegation pattern of 'Pandora's Box' it features tiny round green leaves edged with a creamy-white margin. Tiny lavender flowers top the clump in early summer. 'Cameo' is particularly effective in a trough or rock garden, or along a path in the shaded woodland garden. (K. Brill, 1999) M Wider dark green leaves with heavier substance distinguish this sport of 'Gold Standard' from its parent. The golden leaf center contrasts nicely with the darker margin. Pale lavender flowers top the fast growing clump in midsummer. (W. & E. Lachman, 1993) M Hosta 'Cascades' is undoubtedly one of the Lachmans' finest introductions! This spectacular hosta forms an upright mound with the end of each leaf cascading downward. Pure white flowers top white flower stems providing perfect harmony to the landscape display. Site this hosta as a specimen plant in the landscape or in the foreground of the hosta bed where its many fine attributes may be appreciated. NEW! (H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, Reg. Pending) Mini The thick leaves of this medio-variegated sport of 'Blue Mouse Ears' have a chartreuse interior circled by an uneven blue-green margin. Lighter shades of green appear where the two colors overlap. Small lavender flowers top the clump on perfectly proportioned scapes in midsummer. For borders, troughs, or rock gardens in light shade.
Hosta 'Cathedral Windows' PP#17,295
Hosta 'Cat's Eye'
Hosta 'Chartreuse Wiggles'
Hosta 'Cheatin Heart'
NEW! (H. Hansen, 2005) L The domed, heart-shaped leaves of 'Cathedral Windows' glow from a golden-yellow interior. The wide, dark green leaf margin is significantly wider than the parent plant, 'Stained Glass'. Essentially a bright yellow version of 'Holy Moly', 'Cathedral Windows' is crowned with large fragrant near-white flowers in late summer. Bright filtered light draws out the best coloration on this vigorous grower. Asexual propagation prohibited by law. (Terra Nova, NR) Mini The cute leaves of this Japanese hybrid are a creamy-white edged by a green margin. This H. venusta hybrid is perfect for the rock garden or combining into a trough garden. Tiny lavender flowers top the clump in early summer. (P. Alden, 1976) Mini Who can't love the whimsical sea-creature-like effect of this classic Paul Aden variety? Very narrow wiggly yellow leaves comprise the miniature mound of foliage perfect for edging, walk-ways, or showcased into a rock garden. Lavender flowers top the clump in late summer. (W. Zumbar, 1995) Mini Hosta 'Cheatin Heart' forms a small mound of gold heart-shaped leaves. With its small size, it is a perfect choice for the rock garden or the front of the woodland garden. Small lavender flowers top the clump in summer.
Hosta 'Cherish'
Hosta 'Chesapeake Bay'
Hosta 'Choo Choo Train'
Hosta 'Christmas Pageant'
(H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2002) Mini The third in a series of sports from 'Baby Bunting', 'Cherish' features round leaves with a streaky yellow center. The center fades to near-white by midsummer when the dwarf clump is topped by tiny purple bell-shaped flowers. 'Cherish' is perfect for the rock garden, dwarf bed, or front of the hosta border. (O. Petryszyn, 2004) L 'Chesapeake Bay' is the latest blue hosta in the "Americana Series" from Master Hybridizer Olga Petryszyn of Indiana. Large "oyster-shaped" leaves comprise a large mound of foliage, reminding the breeder of underwater plants in a current when the leaves are moved by the wind. Near white flowers top the clump in midsummer. (T. Sears, 1999) L From the North Carolina gardener with a 2-mile railroad track in his landscape comes this fabulous large hosta. 'Choo Choo Train' features thick gold leaves that are wonderfully ruffled and in time will form a majestic clump 6 feet wide by 2 feet tall. Near white flowers are produced in summer. An awesome specimen plant! (M. Pinterics, 2000) M This dramatic sport of 'Christmas Tree' boasts a dramatic, wide creamy-white margin, much wider than the parent plant. In a garden setting, the flashy variegation of 'Christmas Pageant' will beckon to you for a closer look. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in early summer.
Hosta 'Climax'

Hosta 'Corkscrew'

Hosta 'Country Mouse'
Hosta 'Cracker Crumbs'
(G. Jones, 2000) L From hybridizer Gil Jones (Warwick Series) comes this sport of 'High Noon'. Thick corrugated dark green leaves are edged by a bright gold border. 'Climax' has the same wonderful upright habit as 'High Noon'. Lavender flowers top the clump in early summer. A choice selection. NEW! (R. Solberg, 2003) S Hosta 'Corkscrew' has to be one of the most distinct green hostas to hit the market in years. Considered a "hybridizer's breakthrough," this Solberg introduction (H. 'Tortifrons' x 'One Man's Treasure') features glossy, dark green leaves that are twisted and curled like H. 'Tortifrons'. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in mid autumn. A specimen plant for the front of the border. (H. Hansen, NR) Mini 'Country Mouse' displays tiny heart-shaped, blue-green leaves encircled with a pure white margin. This sport of 'Bill Dress's Blue' forms a miniature clump of foliage set close to the ground. Lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. Its dimunitive size lends itself for use in rock gardens, containers and along woodland pathways. (R. Solberg, 2002) Mini This fast growing sport of 'Shiny Penny' features wavy chartreuse-yellow leaves edged with a narrow green margin. Tiny lavender flowers top the 12 inch wide clump in midsummer. A nice addition to the popular group of miniature hostas.
Hosta 'Cutting Edge'

Hosta 'Daisy Doolittle'
Hosta 'Dance With Me'
Hosta 'Dark Shadows'
(H. Gowen/H. Benedict, 1999) M From Minnesota's Hideko Gowen's breeding program comes the marriage of 'Salute' and H. pycnophylla combining the best of both worlds. This masterpiece displays a fountain of ruffled leaf margins arched and folded to reveal their white backs. The rippled blue-green leaves are topped with lavender flowers in late summer. A sensation of the 2000 American Hosta Convention and much in demand. NEW! (G.R. Goodwin, 2003) Mini This charming miniature hosta from Indiana hybridizer Randy Goodwin features a wide creamy-white margin with a narrow green center. A choice candidate for a rock garden or container garden as the clump matures around 6-inches. (H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2002) M-L From 'Summer Music' comes the reverse of 'Last Dance'. Each yellow heart-shaped leaf is framed with a dark green margin. The heavy textured leaves are topped by pale lavender flowers in late summer. (H. Hansen, 2004) L 'Dark Shadows' features thick heart-shaped leaves with a gently ruffled edge. In early spring the emerging blue leaves have an uneven chartreuse-yellow margin which changes to green by early summer. Pale lavender flowers top the large clump in early summer.
Hosta 'Dawn's Early Light'
Hosta 'Daybreak'
Hosta 'Deep Blue Sea'
 Hosta 'Devon Green'
(O. Petryszyn, 1998) M-L If there is one hosta in my garden that truly shines and is visible from a great distance in the spring it would be this.  Brilliant lemon-yellow heart-shaped leaves are wonderfully ruffled and corrugated. In early summer light lavender flowers top the mound of foliage as the leaves darken to chartreuse-green. For intense dramatic spring color this hosta can not be beat! (P. Aden, 1986) M-L One of the deepest gold varieties, 'Daybreak' has heavy texture and prominent veins. Lavender flowers top the clump in summer. This hosta makes an excellent specimen or a drift of gold accenting blue or gold margined types. (C. Seaver, 1994) S-M One nurseryman wrote this hosta was "one of the most outstanding blues we grow ... to see it is to want it." It is unique with its very round corrugated blue leaves. Near white flowers top the clump in midsummer. (A & R Bowden, NR) M Someone once said "it isn't easy being green", but this sport out of 'Halcyon' holds many fine attributes. Thick heart-shaped leaves have nicely impressed veins and a dark green color. Pale lavender flowers top the clump of heavy substanced leaves in late summer.
Hosta 'Dick Ward'
About the Hosta descriptions:
(H. Hatfield, 1991) M The bright gold leaves of this sport of 'Zounds' are margined by a dark green edge. Mature leaves exhibit heavy corrugation and puckering. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in early summer. A mature clump is truly spectacular. Hosta descriptions include an indication of size at maturity. Mini (Mini <7 inches), S (Small-7 to 15 inches), M (Medium-15 to 22 inches), L (Large > 22 inches). These sizes are approximate and will vary with soil conditions, climate and other environmental factors. Hardy in Zones 3 to 9. The hybridizer and year of registration is also listed in the description.