HOSTAS O-S
PICTURE |
NAME |
Mini-S-M-L-XL
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DESCRIPTION |
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OLD GLORY
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M |
Hansen/Shady Oaks 99. Irregular dark green edges on heart shaped leaves with golden yellow centers. Prominent veins, rippled edges. Lavender flowers. | $21.00 |
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OLIVE BAILEY LANGDON |
M |
R. O'Harra. Large green leaves with irregular gold margins. White flowers on 30" scapes. Does not scorch like Frances Williams. | $12.75 |
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ON STAGE |
M |
Aden '86. Yellow-gold with blue- green margin, lighter center, deep veining and tall scape with lavender flowers. Yellow darkens to mustard through summer. | Display | |
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PACIFIC BLUE EDGER |
S |
Heims. Not registered. One of the best small blues. Spreads quickly, lots of lavender blooms. Great for borders but will need dividing in three years. | $12.75 |
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PARADIGM |
L |
Walden-West '99. Blue green margins with chartreuse turning to gold center during the season. 24" scapes of pale lavender. A fast grower. | $15.50 |
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PARHELION |
XL |
Walters Gardens '97 Huge light green leaves with narow, irregular cream margin and slightly rippled edge. Lavender flowers. A Sum & Substance sport so plan garden placement accordingly. | $21.00 |
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PATRIOT |
M |
Machen '91. One of the nicer white edged, dark green hostas. A Francee sport like Minuteman. Gail thinks it ranks second between the two. Medium lavender flowers on 28" scapes. | Display |
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PAUL'S GLORY |
M |
Hofer-Ruh '87. Rich yellow leaves with blue green irregular margin changing to creamy yellow later in season. Slight puckering.Lavender flowers. 1999 Hosta of the Year. | $15.50 |
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PEANUT |
Mini |
Swartz 2002. This is a great miniature! Corrugated leaves with creamy yellow center and dark green margins. 6"h X 12"-16" | $21.00 |
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PIEDMONT GOLD | M-L | D. Stone/Payne '82. 12" leaves, bright gold early on, with ruffled edges and more prominent veins as the plant matures. Plant will be slightly brighter in more light but don't place it totally apart from some filtered light. White flowers. 2 feet tall by 4 feet wide at maturity. | $17.50 | |
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PILGRIM |
S |
G.Rasmussen/Malloy. Yellow leaf with medium green center, nice creamy white margin, lavender flowers. Forms round clump. Treat to control slugs. | Limited Availability at Nursery | |
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PIZZAZ | M-L |
Aden '86. Heart shaped, wavy edged, blue-green with 1 inch wide creamy white irregular margin. Lots of pale lavender flowers. | $12.75 | |
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PLATINUM TIARA | S |
Walters Gardens '87. Small, heart shaped, light green-gold leaf with narrow white edge and lavender flowers. Brighter gold in spring. A sport of Golden Scepter. | Display | |
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POTOMAC PRIDE | M |
Avent '95. Shiny, black-green leaves on 3 foot wide clump at maturity. Purple flowers. A vigorous grower. | Display | |
PRAYING HANDS |
M |
G. Williams '96 Unusual for sure! Elongated, dark green, wavy leaves with a creamy, rippled edge. Each leaf is twisted the full length. Light lavender flowers early August here. | $15.50 |
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QUEEN JOSEPHINE |
M |
Kuk '91. Glossy green, oblong leaves with wide, irregular gold margin turning cream as season progresses. 12" X 20" | $12.75 |
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RADIANT EDGER |
S |
Zillis '90 Deep green leaves with irregular golden yellow/chartreuse margin. Lavender flowers. One of the very best small hostas. On George's "must have" list. | $15.50 |
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RASCAL |
L |
Solberg '91. Large gold leaves, 1/2" chartreuse green margin. 25" X 55" | $15.50 |
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RED OCTOBER |
S |
R. Herold Not registered. Green with noticeable red petioles, grey under-leaf, lavender flowers. Last to bloom here in September. | $15.50 |
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REGAL RHUBARB |
M |
Sellers '83. Deep green, upright leaves with bright red petioles. Pale lavender flowers late July into August here. Limited supply. | $15.50 |
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REGAL SPLENDOR |
L |
Walters Gardens '87. Variegated form of Krossa Regal. Wavy, lance shaped gray-green leaves with creamy white/yellow margins which increase with maturity. Light lavender flowers on 45" scapes. 2003 Hosta of the Year. | $15.50 |
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REMEMBER ME |
M |
van Eijk-Bos/vanErven/Walters Gardens 2001. Spring leaf collor is yellow with a dark blue-green margin. Center turns a creamy white as season progresses. 16" scapes of light lavender flowers. 15" high X 20" wide | Display |
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REVOLUTION |
M |
G. van Eijk-Box/Walters Gardens. Very dark green margin with creamy white center with green speckles. Shiny on top. 22" medium lavender scapes.Locate with high tree shade if possible for better color. Watch for reversion appearing as all dark green leaves. Pull them out. | $17.50 |
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RHAPSODY |
M-L |
H. Hatfield 1988 but not registered. Sage green, irregular white margin, strong veining. Grows in tiered fashion. | $12.75 |
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RICHLAND GOLD |
M |
Wade '87. Heart shaped leaves start chartreuse, change to golden yellow. Full sun turns leaves off-white. Try to compromise on location. A good grower. | Limited Availability at Nursery |
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ROBERT FROST |
M |
W&E Lachman '88. Large grayish green leaves with varying white margin and some streaking in middle. White flowers on 34" scapes. Named after the Lachman's poet neighbor. | $15.50 |
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ROYAL STANDARD |
M |
Wayside Gardens '86. Glossy green leaves with white, later blooming fragrant flowers. More fragrance in evening. Keep evenly moist at bloom time. | $10.50 |
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SAGAE |
L |
Watanabe '96. A truly great plant but you say the name. Blue-gray leaves with wide, undulating creamy border and 48" scapes with pale lavender flowers. As a mature clump in 5 years it's a showstopper. On George's "must have" list. | $15.50 |
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SALUTE |
S |
H&D Benedict.'95. Narrow, pointed, smooth, powdery blue leaves, wavy edge, vase shape overall. With near white flowers on 24" scape.Unique. | Display |
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SAISHU JIMA |
S |
From Saishu Island, Japan. Not registered. Narrow, lanceolate, dark green, slightly rippled, twisted leaves. Abundant purple striped lavender flowers on 10" scapes in late summer here. A fast grower suitable as an edger or used in rock gardens. Circle with coffee grounds to fend off the fearless slug invaders. | $10.50 |
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SATISFACTION |
L |
Wasitis 2000.One of Gail's new favorites. Mound like shape, large dark green leaves with yellow margins and rippled edge.28" scapes of near white flowers. | $21.00 |
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SCOOTER |
S |
Benedict '90. Green leaves with wide, creamy white margins. Lavender flowers in August. A good grower. | $10.50 |
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SEA FIRE | L |
Mildred Seaver '91 One of the brightest spring golds, fading to chartruese by July here and then to a duller green dependeing on sunlight. 30" tall but over time can spread to 5 feet wide. A worthy spotlight on spring! Lavender flowers. | Display | |
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SEPTEMBER SUN |
M |
Solberg '85. Heavily corrugated yellow-gold leaves with dark green margins. 30" scapes with white flowers. An August Moon sport and a good grower. Best with morning sun. | $17.50 |
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SERENDIPITY |
S |
Aden '78. Blue green heart shaped, thick leaves. A fast grower, good ground cover. Blue Cadet X Tokudama | Display |
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SILVER BOWL |
L |
Fisher/AHS '86. Cupped and crinkled blue green hosta, silvery below, heavy texture, some puckering. Interesting pattern. | $21.00 |
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SHADE FANFARE |
M |
Aden '86. Apple green to gold center with wide creamy white colored margin. Pale lavender flowers on 24" scape.Best color with some sun. Vigorous grower. On George's "everyone likes this one" list | $12.75 |
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SIEBOLDIANA 'ELEGANS' |
L |
AHS '87. There are many sieboldianas to confuse you but this one is quite common. 10" wide blue green leaves, quilted, with white flowers blooming early and close to the main plant body. Needs filtered light away from sun or blue turns to green by mid July. | $12.75 |
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| SO SWEET | S |
Aden '86. 16" tall plants, glossy green lanceolate leaves with wide creamy margin and fragrant white flowers. Good for mass planting and along long walkways. | Display | ||
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SPARKLING BURGUNDY |
S |
R. Savory. Glossy, highly textured olive green leaves and 20" reddish scapes with burgundy-purple flowers with purple spots in August. Burgundy seed pods. Upright. Vase shaped. Vigorous. | $15.50 |
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| SPARKY | S |
Aden '87. Lanceolate, pointed, medium green leaves with creamy-yellow ruffled margins that turn white by July. Pale lavender flowers. | Display | ||
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SPILT MILK |
L |
Seaver '99. Slightly corrugated, puckered,thick blue-green leaves with splashes of white, speckles and blue green margin. Unique! | $17.50 |
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SQUASH CASSEROLE |
M-L |
T. Avent. Medium gold-chartreuse, brighter, almost luminescent in spring, then duller into late July-August. With rippled margin and lavender flowers on 26" scape. | Display |
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SQUIRE RICH |
M |
Kuk '88. Heart shaped with pointed leaves, wavy piecrust edge, golden green color but dull above, shiny below. Tall scapes with lavender flowers on vase shaped plant. | $17.50 |
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STAINED GLASS |
M |
Hansen, Shady Oaks, '99. Large, goldy-yellow leaves with wide dark green irregular margins. Quite sun tolerant, fast growing. 2006 Hosta of the Year | $17.50 |
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STILETTO |
S |
Aden '87. Wavy green leaves with narrow white margin, shiny on both sides. Lavender flowers in August on 20" scapes. | Display |
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STRIPTEASE |
M |
Thompson '91. Dark green with white stripe in center of each leaf and narrow, variable gold band between stripe and green. Sterile but a super grower. | $21.00 |
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SUGAR & CREAM | L |
Zillis '84. Large, medium green leaves with creamy margins. Forms open mounds with leaves pointing down a bit. 30" scapes of pale lavender flowers. A vigorous grower true to Honeybells heritage. | Display | |
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SUM AND SUBSTANCE |
XL |
Aden '80 One of the largest! Glossy chartreuse to gold, rounded leaves with substance and texture. Needs sun to bring out the best color. Leave plenty of space when planting or you'll be looking for missing hostas underneath like George once experienced. | $12.75 |
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SUM IT UP |
XL |
Zillis '99. Shiny medium green with 3/8 to half inch gold margin. Medium lavender flowers in August on 36" scapes. A Sum & Substance sport. | $21.00 |
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SUM OF ALL |
XL |
Zillis. Not registered. A Sum and Substance sport. Green center with wide gold margin. | $21.00 |
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SUMMER BREEZE |
M-L |
Zillis/Diesen '99. Corrugated, variegated dark green with wide yellow margin. A Summer Music sport. 30" scapes with white flowers. Can handle early PM sun here. | $21.00 |
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SUMMER MUSIC |
S |
Klehm '98. Chartreuse turning to white with wide margin of olive green with chartreuse streaks, slight ripple on edge. 15" scape with lavender flower. Needs light. | Display |
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SUN POWER |
M |
Aden '86. Oval, pointed, wavy, chartreuse leaves in shade turning golden yellow with more sun. Leaves are thin so avoid direct sun. Vase shaped.To almost 3 feet at maurity. 36" scapes with lavender flowers. | $12.75 |
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| SUPER NOVA | L |
Zillis '99. Round, crinkled leaves with gold centers and wide blue margins. A reverse of Frances Williams. Heavy substance but still some FW type scorching come late July here. | $12.75 |
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SWEET SUNSHINE |
S-M |
Solberg '87. Cupped and puckered, rounded gold leaf with fragrant white flowers in July. | $24.00 |