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Hosta 'Nancy'
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Hosta 'Neptune' PP#19,674
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Hosta 'Old Glory' PP#12,503
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Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon'
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| (A. Tower, 2005) S-M The brilliant gold coloration of 'Nancy' adds life to the spring hosta garden like a ray of light on the woodland floor. The wavy heart-shaped leaves are heavily substanced and provide a backdrop to the lavender flowers in late July. The shiny, slightly cupped leaves are most brilliant in the spring. One of the few bright gold hostas with heavily substanced leaves in the small to medium size catagory. |
(Shady Oaks Nursery, 2006) L Hosta 'Neptune' is the result of a 1999 cross between seedling 97-316 (Maekawa x Halcyon) and 'Salute'. It forms a medium to large upright clump of wedge-shaped blue-green leaves that are wonderfully rippled and cascade downward. Lavender flowers open during August on arching stems. A stunning specimen plant frequently commented on in the garden. Asexual propagation without a license is prohibited. |
(Shady Oaks Nursery, 1999 ) M-L This wonderful sport of 'Glory' is sure to win your heart. The rapidly growing plant displays golden heart-shaped leaves with an uneven dark green edge. A lighter shade of green appears where the green and gold overlap. Prominent veins and a rippled edge to the leaves round out the attributes of this plant. Lavender flowers appear in midsummer. Spectacular! Asexual propagation without a license is prohibited. |
(R. O'Harra/O'Harra Hosta Society, 1999) L This spectacular hosta is similar to 'Frances Williams', we recommend it as a replacement because it has more of a glaucus bloom (powder coating) on the leaf and displays its variegation color later in the season protecting it from the burning to which 'Frances Williams' is prone. Beautiful round leaves are margined with gold. Typical leaf corrugation and plant growth of H. sieboldiana 'Elegans'. |
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Hosta 'One Man's Treasure'
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Hosta 'Orange Marmalade' PP#16,742
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| (R.H. Benedict/Solberg, 1999) M This beautiful green selection from Hosta longipes hypoglauca features shiny dark green wedge-shaped leaves displayed on red stems. The red coloration evident on both sides of the leaf petiole has become the industry standard against which red-petioled seedlings are judged. Wonderful light purple flowers add color to the autumn landscape and are carried on red stems. |
NEW! (R. Solberg, 2002) L This outstanding sport of 'Paul's Glory' is a must selection for hosta enthusiasts. Heart-shaped blue leaves emerge in the spring with bright yellow center that change throughout the summer; turning orange-ish gold before changing again to pale yellow or white-dependant on how much sun the hosta receives throughout the summer. Lavender flowers top the clump in July. Asexual propagation prohibited by law. |
(P. Aden, 1986) M Spectacular! The bright yellow leaf centers with irregular green margins catch every customer's eye. 'On Stage' has the reverse variegation of H. montana 'Aureomarginata'. The yellow leaf centers turn to cream or chartreuse later in the season depending on light intensity. Lavender flowers in summer. An outstanding hosta. |
(Shady Oaks Nursery, 1996) Mini This cute little hosta is really sharp! 'Baby Bunting' sport has white leaf centers with a dark green margin. A lighter green area appears in the leaf where the white and green meet. Lavender flowers in early summer. Despite its diminutive size this will be a show stopper in any garden! A number one on the miniature hosta popularity poll. |
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Hosta 'Paradise Island' PPAF
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| (Formerly known as 'Abiqua Paradigm') (Walden West, 1999) L Another exciting Walden West (Abiqua series) introduction. This super sport of 'Abiqua Recluse' has beautiful gold leaves edged with a blue-green margin. The variegation pattern intensifies later in the spring. Lavender flowers bloom in summer. A great hosta that is compatible in any garden. 2007 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year! |
(M. Fransen) S-M This sport of 'Fire Island' was discovered by Marco Fransen from Holland. It emerges in the spring with a brilliant yellow center with a narrow dark green edge. the red petiole bleeds into the base of the leaf as with the parent plant. As the temperatures increase (mid June in MN) the brilliant yellow leaf interior changes to chartreuse, but the dark border remains. Lavender flowers top the clump in late summer. |
(J. Machem, 1991) M This sport of 'Francee' has the same dark green centers and beautiful form but it has a much wider margin that is striking and crisp. Lavender flowers early to midsummer. Our most popular hosta! 1997 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year! |
(P. Ruh/P. Hofer,1987) M A spectacular hosta with gold heart-shaped leaves bordered by a blue-green streaked margin. The center fades to white in summer. Lavender flowers bloom in early summer. One of the most exciting hostas that is sure to become a classic. 1999 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year! |
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Hosta plantaginea
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Hosta 'Popcorn'
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Hosta 'Pot of Gold'
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| (D. Dean, 1999) S This fine selection forms a nice mound of heart-shaped leaves with a wonderful soft-blue color. Lavender flowers add interest in late summer. Perfect for the front of the border or as a specimen among other shade tolerant perennials. |
(China species) L A hosta with flowers so beautiful it could be grown for the floral display alone. Huge flowers (the largest of any hosta) are pure white and intensely fragrant. Glossy light green foliage and rapid growth rate round out the merits of this hosta. Requires adequate light and moisture for optimal flowering. Flowers in late summer. |
(E. Lachman/T. Schmid, 1999) S Hosta 'Popcorn' produces rounded yellow leaves with a nice blue border. By midsummer the yellow fades to cream, and the clump is topped with pale lavender flowers. With maturity the leaves develop wonderful cupping. Suitable as a specimen in the front of the border. Choice. |
(Shady Oaks Nursery, NR) S This golden hosta is a sport of 'Rainbow's End'. Narrow, glossy gold leaves create a nice clump for pinkish-lavender flowers that bloom in mid-July. The flower scapes show a heavily speckled purple to bring out its unique display of the 18-inch flower scapes. A nice specimen plant. |
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Hosta 'Prairie Moon'
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Hosta 'Prairie Sky' PP#17,309
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(Shady Oaks Nursery, 2007) M Hosta 'Prairie Moon' emerges in the spring with bright yellow leaves backed by a lovely silver reverse. The thick, wedge-shaped leaves have good slug resistance and are topped by 2-inch lavender bell-shaped flowers in August.
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(Shady Oaks Nursery, 2005) M Hosta 'Prairie Sky' displays gently cupped-shaped leaves of a soft powdery-blue color. Pale lavender flowers top the compact clump of foliage in mid to late summer. This hybrid of 'Blue Jay' makes an excellent addition to the hosta collection.
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(G. Williams, 1996) S-M The upright narrow leaves of 'Praying Hands' gives it an unusual look like no other hosta. Each green leaf is rolled and folded into a tube shape, displaying the prominent veins on the back of the leaf. A thin white margin borders the outside edge of the leaf. Certainly a collector's hosta and for the customer in search of something unusual. Fascinating! 2011 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year!
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NEW! (D. Dean, 2008) M This vigorous grower features an upright arching clump. Green leaves have heavy substance and rippled yellow margins. Red leaf petioles add a bit more interest. Pale lavender flowers bloom late summer.
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Hosta 'Queen of the Seas'
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Hosta 'Rainbow's End' PP#17,251
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Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'
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(M. Seaver, 2001) L This lovely hosta features pointed heart-shaped leaves with a piecrust margin. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in early summer. In warm southern zones the blue color fades during the second half of the growing season.
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(Shady Oaks Nursery, 2005) S This yellow-centered sport of 'Obsession' features very thick, rubbery-like dark green leaves with a lighter central flare. The bright yellow center becomes white by summer. Large lavender flowers open in late summer on red flower scapes. With its smaller size, 'Rainbows End' is great at the front of the border. Asexual propagation prohibited by law.
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(Shady Oaks Nursery, 2007) L Hosta 'Rain Dancer' is the chartreuse-yellow margined sport of the ever popular 'Blue Umbrellas'. The margins, up to two inches, frame the large 12 inch blue-green leaves. Pale lavender flowers in early summer. A large, imposing plant for the back of the hosta border.
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(J. Anderson, NR) S This charming hosta is a sport of 'Maui Buttercups'. Each thick gold leaf is margined by a nice dark green edge. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in early summer. A nice addition to the hosta collection.
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(Walters Gardens, 1987) L A sport of 'Krossa Regal' with creamy-white leaf margins on frosty blue leaves. This plant has an unique vase-shaped form. Orchid flowers in midsummer. 2003 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year!
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(Shady Oaks Nursery, 2006) S-M The gray-green leaves of 'Restless Sea' seems to be in a state of constant motion. Wedge-shaped leaves have a slightly serrated edge and undulating leaf margin, and are cupped at the leaf base. Pale lavender flowers top the upright clump of foliage in late summer. A 1999 seedling that has generated much interest over the years.
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NEW! (B. Kuk, 1999) L A variant of 'Love Pat' displaying broad ovate-shaped, thick substanced, cupped, blue-green leaves. Near white flowers bloom from late June into July on 30-inch scapes.
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NEW! (R. Benedict/B. Kuk, 2006) M-L Medium-large mound of blue-green foliage has a wide gold center, slowly changing to creamy-white as the season progresses. The ovate-shaped leaves are slightly ruffled and thin substanced. Pale lavender flowers bloom late June to mid-July.
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About the Hosta descriptions: |
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(Shady Oaks Nursery, 2007) L This tetraploid conversion of H. 'Summer Serenade' features an upright vase-shaped habit, with leaves displayed horizontally. The yellow leaves are framed by a dark green margin significantly wider than 'Summer Serenade'. Lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. Asexual propagation prohibited by law.
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Mature Clump Heights: Mini (Mini less than 6 inches); VS (Very Small - 6 to 10 inches); S (Small - 10 to 15 inches); M (Medium - 15 to 22 inches); L (Large - greater than 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 listed in the description. |
