These are offered in "starter size" as described on the introductory Hosta page and/or bare root garden grown size plants.
Hosta 'American Sweetheart'
#4028s
(H.
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2002) M This tetraploid version of ‘Sea
Thunder’ was named in the honor of Mildred Seaver, Amercia’s “Queen
of Hostas”. Like its parent, it displays green leaves with a white
center. However, the tetraploid version has a much wider green
margin and much thicker leaves, which are held more upright than
‘Sea Thunder’. Lavender flowers top the clump in
August.
Price: Starter size $9.50
Hosta 'Antioch'
#4015
Antioch has been around for many years. It continues to be a very nice Hosta with large green leaves mottled light green with wide edges of creamy-white.
Price: Bare root division $8.25
'Blazing Saddles'
#4075s
(T. Avent,
2000) M-L This beautiful bold hosta is a seedling from 'Blue
Umbrellas'. The 4-foot clump is comprised of large, oblong leaves with
a nice wide creamy-white edge. Medium lavender flowers top the broad
clump in midseason. 'Blazing Saddles' is a great combination of vigor
and unusual leaf shape. You will like this one!
Price: Starter size $10.85
Hosta 'Blue Boy'
#4051
A low growing mound with small blue-green leaves; nice for mass planting.
Price: Bare root division $5.90
Hosta 'Brave Amherst'
#4100
(Lachman 93) Medium sized
blue-green leaves are encircled by a bright gold margin. This plant
forms an impressive clump that warrants a special place in the
landscape. Rare!
Price: Bare root division $15.90
'Bridegroom'
#4066s
(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.
Price: Starter size $10.50
'Bright Lights'
#4098
(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.
Price: Bare root divisions $16.95
'Camelot'
#4110s
(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.
Price: Starter size $7.85
Fan Dance'
#4305
(R.H. Benedict 87) This medio-variegated hosta has yellow leaves with a narrow green margin. The intensity of coloration is extremely light dependent and may bleach to parchment color in high light. A hosta variety on everyone's wish list. Showy!
Price: Bare root division $14.95
' Fringe Benefit'
#4392
This Hosta with large puckered heart-shaped leaves with a broad white margin on bluish-green base has been around for many years. It remains to be one of the best for mass planting or as a specimen; pale lavender flowers.
Price: Bare root division $12.95
'Captain Kirk'
#4138s
(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.
Price: Starter size $10.85
Grand Tiara'
#4505
(A. Pollock 91) One of the most awesome new hostas! This sport of 'Golden Tiara' has a wider and more pronounced bright gold margin with a narrow dark green center. Lavender flowers in midsummer. Rapidly grows into a nice mound. A real eye-catcher.
(see listing under Hosta with a purpose)
Price: Bare root division $8.65
'Christmas Pageant'
#4143s
(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.
Price: Starter size $10.85
'Cutting Edge'
#4140s
(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.
Price: Starter size $10.85
'Dance With Me'
4141s
(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.
Price: Starter size $9.85
'Devon Green'
#4166s
(A & R
Bowden, NR) 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.
Price: Starter size $9.85
'Dick Ward'
#4151s
(H. Hatfield,
1991) 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.
Price: Starter size $10.85
'Eternal Flame'
#4234s
(H.
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 1999) M This selection of 'Whirlwind' was
named because the center variegation holds its white variegation better
in the landscape. Lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. A good
grower for a white centered plant.
Price: Starter size $11.65
'Fantabulous'
#4360s
(E. Elslager,
1999) M The sparkling deep green leaves of 'Fantabulous' are edged with
a broad creamy-white margin. The slightly rippled leaf margin gives the
impression the foliage is flowing from the center of the plant. Sited
as a specimen it will command your attention when placed in the shaded
garden. Lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer.
Price: Starter size $10.85
'Fire and Ice'
#4299s
(H.
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 1999) M This spectacular sport of 'Patriot'
has pure white centers and very dark green margins. The leaves are
heavy with substance. Lavender flowers are produced on white flower
stems. A flashy hosta that contrasts nicely with 'Patriot'.
Price: Starter size $10.85
'First Frost'
#4313s
(P.
Scolnik/B. Solberg, 2002) M This fantastic sport of 'Halcyon' was
developed by Patricia Scolnik of Chapel Hill. The beautiful blue leaves
are edged by a creamy-yellow margin that brightens to creamy-white by
midsummer. Lavender flowers top the clump in late summer. This durable
hosta received its name because it looks great until autumn's "first
frost." Stunning!
Price: Starter size $10.85
'Fragrant Bouquet'
#4359s
(P. Aden,
1982) M This choice cultivar features apple green leaves with wide
irregular yellow-white margins. Large funnel shaped, fragrant white
flowers open in mid to late summer. A premium choice! 1998 American
Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year.
Price: Starter size $8.50 #4359 Bare root division $12.95
'Francee'
#4370s
(M.
Klopping/A.H.S., 1986) M Hosta 'Francee' features forest green
heart-shaped leaves that are edged with narrow white margins. Lavender
flowers in midsummer. The white margin holds up quite well in full sun
as well as shade. A classic hosta variety excellent for mass planting
and general landscape use.
Price: Starter size $6.85 #4370 Bare root division $10.90
'Fujibotan'
#4397s
(Japan, NR) M
The lovely flowers of this hosta will endear it to flower arrangers and
gardeners who appreciate detail. Established clumps are capable of
producing stems with over 50 flowers on each stem. This hosta was
selected on Japan's Mount Fuji by Gotemba Nursery and is recently
available in the U.S. The name Fuji refers to Mount Fuji, botan is in
reference to the tree peony. A choice hosta.
Price: Starter size $10.85
'Halcyon'
#4550s
E.
Smith/BHHS, 1988) M This classic blue hosta with its spear-shaped
foliage has become everyone's favorite midsized blue. With its
excellent color, substance, and growth rate, it is not difficult to see
why. Lavender flowers midsummer.
Price: Starter size $6.85
#4550 Bare root division $11.90
'Hanky Panky' PP#16,217
#4539s
(H. Hansen, Shady Oaks Nursery, 2004)
This unusual hosta has been described by nurserymen as "unlike any
hosta we have ever seen" and "you've never seen a hosta like this
before." Occuring as a natural sport of 'Striptease', 'Hanky Panky'
emerges in the spring with dark green leaves edged with a pale lime
edge. An ivory halo separates the center from the margin. As the summer
progresses, the center brightens to a creamy-yellow color as the
"Striptease-pattern" changes to a dark green and the margin then
becomes near white. Lavender flowers top the vigorous clump in
midsummer. Asexual propagation prohibited by law.
Price: Starter size $11.85
'Ice Prancer'
#4569s
(R. Sawyer,
NR) M-L This seedling of Hosta 'Reptillian' features very think
wedge-shaped frosty blue leaves with beautiful ripples along the margin
and an exaggerated leaf tip. With its slug resistant foliage,
architectural beauty and grace it is a welcome addition to even the
most discerning hosta collector. Light lavender flowers top the clump
in midsummer.
Price: Starter size $10.85
'Inniswood'
#4566s
(Inniswood
Gardens, 1993) M This terrific sport of 'Sun Glow' was introduced by
Inniswood Gardens of Ohio. It produces bright gold heart-shaped leaves
bordered with a wide deep green margin, heavy texture and corrugation.
Lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer.
Price: Starter size $8.85
'Invincible'
#4567s
(P. Aden,
1989) M Probably one of the best greens Paul Aden ever introduced, this
variety has shiny glossy foliage which is sun tolerant. An incredibly
rapid grower; fragrant light lavender flowers top the clump in late
summer. Outstanding for edging or mass plantings.
Price: Starter size $6.85
'Jerry Landwehr' PPRA
#4575s
R. Williams,
Plant Patent Rights Asserted) M-L This introduction from hosta
collector Ron Williams of Green Bay, Wisconsin, features white
heart-shaped leaves edged with a dark green margin. After many years of
being in trial, it's good growth rate and durability become apparent.
The clump looks as nice in October as it does in early summer. Lavender
flowers top the clump in summer. It was named for a fellow nurseryman.
Price: Starter size $11.85
'June'
#4576s
(Neo Plants,
1991) M This lovely sport of 'Halcyon' has gold leaves bordered by a
blue and green shaded margin. The light center will bleach to
creamy-white in bright light. Unlike many light centered hostas this
one has great substance. Stands out in any garden! American Hosta Grower selection for 2001 Hosta of the Year!
Price: Starter size $9.85
'Liberty' PP#12,531
#4610s
(J. Machen,
Jr., 2000) M-L The sensation of the 2000 Hosta Convention stopping
everyone in their tracks was this sport of the beloved 'Sagae'.
'Liberty' features a wider, more dramatic border, especially noticeable
on younger plants. The leaves are thicker than 'Sagae' indicating its
probability of being a polyploid. Like 'Sagae' the yellow margin fades
to creamy-white later in the season. Lavender flowers top the clump in
early summer. Asexual propagation prohibited without a license.
Price: Starter size $9.85
'Love Pat'
#4625s
(P. Aden,
1978) M This choice variety features thick blue leaves with a quilted
texture. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in early summer. 'Love
Pat' makes an excellent specimen plant, and is a cornerstone of every
hosta collection. A classic!
Price: Starter size $7.90
'Marilyn Monroe'
#4639s
(J.
Hawes, NR) M The elongated heart-shaped leaves of 'Marilyn Monroe' are
accented by a beautiful ruffled edge. Red leaf petioles and flower
scapes are complimented by nice lavender flowers in late summer. For
use as a specimen plant or in the Japanese garden where the quiet
beauty of habit and form may be appreciated. A lasting tribute from
hosta collector and friend, James Hawes.
Price: Starter size $12.95
'Mount Tom'
#4647s
(W. & E.
Lachman, 1995) M-L Of all the many fine hostas Eleanor Lachman
introduced, 'Mount Tom' would be at the top of the list. The intense
blue leaves have a wide creamy-white margin. Pale lavender flowers
appear in early summer. A classy hosta, sure to become a favorite.
Price: Starter size $9.85
'Neptune'
#4672s
NEW! (H.
Hansen, 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.
Price: Starter size $14.65
'Night Before Christmas'
#4674s
J. Machem,
1994) M From the same famous nursery that introduced the classic
'Patriot', comes 'Night before Christmas'. This vigorous white centered
hosta rapidly forms a medium mound of wedge shaped leaves, edged by a
wide dark green border. Lavender flowers grace the clump in summer.
'Night before Christmas' truly has the ability to capture your
attention wherever it's placed in the landscape.
Price: Starter size $8.75
'Nor'easter'
#4670s
NEW! (R.
Sawyer, NR) M-L This sport from a seedling of 'Christmas Tree' features
dark green heart-shaped leaves embellished by a creamy-white leaf
center. The rich coloration is accented by secondary shades of green
between the center and margins. Light lavender flowers top the clump in
midsummer. For use as a specimen.
Price: Starter size $11.85
'One Man's Treasure'
#4705s
NEW! (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. A gift from
the late Herb Benedict to Bob Solberg, who after visiting his garden,
selected a plant from a row of seedlings Herb wasn't interested in
introducing. The name validates the old expression "One man's trash is
another man's treasure."
Price: Starter size $11.85
' On Stage'
#4702s
(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.
Price: Starter size $11.85
'Patriot'
#4696s
(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!
Price: Price: Starter size $7.85
'Paul's Glory'
#4698s
(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!
Price: Price: Starter size $8.85
'Prairie Sky PP#17,309
#4700s
(H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, Registration Pending) M '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.
Price: Starter size $11.85
'Reptilian'
#4738s
(R. Sawyer,
NR) M This intriguing hybrid certainly has a lot of character!
'Reptilian' is unusual in the fact that it combines puckered,
semi-cupped, heavily substanced leaves with a piecrust edge. In
addition, it has red leaf petioles and flower stems. The rippling,
puckering and cupping effect comes with age. Light lavender flowers are
borne in summer.
Price: Starter size $9.60
'Risky Business'
#4741s
(H. Hansen/T.
Avent, 2002) M This is the white centered form of 'Striptease'. It
boasts the same incredible vigor and growth rate as its parent, but
with a narrow white center. Mature leaves on established clumps have
an interesting twist on the leaf tip. Attractive lavender flowers top
the clump in August. Every garden needs some risky business!
Price: Starter size $12.65
'St. Paul'
#4795s
(T. Goad, NR)
M-L From Cincinnati, Ohio's Tom Goad comes this wonderful sport of
'Paul's Glory'. Thick gold heart-shaped leaves are bordered by a wide
blue-green margin. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in early summer.
Destined to become a classic!
Price: Starter size $10.95
'Snow Cap'
#4845
(P. Aden 80) (V,L) Leaves have a lovely combination of blue with cream to white margins; heavy substance, heart-shaped and crinkled; medium funnel-shaped purple striped flowers mid to late summer.
Price: Bare root division $9.75
'So Sweet'
#4847s
(P. Aden,
1986) M Glossy green leaves with wide white margins are one of the many
attributes of 'So Sweet'. Large very fragrant white flowers in late
summer, an incredible growth rate and sun tolerance helped make 'So
Sweet' the 1996 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year!
Price: Starter size $6.85
'Spilt Milk'
#4855s
(M. Seaver,
1999) M-L Mildred Seaver's dramatic 'Spilt Milk' features white streaks
and splashes that spill over green heart shaped leaves. A beautiful and
unique collector's hosta makes a conversation piece in any collection.
The plant has wrinkled and textured leaves typical of 'Tokudama'
derivatives.
Price: Starter size $10.85
'Stained Glass'
#4866s
(H.Hansen/Shady
Oaks Nursery, 1999) M-L This newer introduction is a sport of the
well-known 'Guacamole'. Exhibiting the same rapid growth rate and
mounding form, 'Stained Glass' differs by displaying its variegation
earlier in the spring and maintaining a much brighter, brilliant gold
throughout the season. Prominent veins throughout the leaf gives it a
"stained glass window" effect. Large fragrant near-white flowers
perfume the garden in August. 2006 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year!
Price: Starter size $9.60
'Striptease'
#4861s
(R. & C.
Thompson, 1991) M An outstanding hosta certain to be one of the most
talked about plants in hosta circles! An intriguing sport of 'Gold
Standard', it has a wider dark green margin. It was named 'Striptease'
because a white strip appears between the green and gold area. A one of
a kind collector's hosta. 2005American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year!.
Price: Starter size $11.85
Price: #4861 Bare root division $18.45
'Sweet Innocence'
#4878s
(H.
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, NR) M 'Sweet Innocence' is the tetraploid
form of 'Fragrant Bouquet'. Like 'Fragrant Bouquet', 'Sweet Innocence'
has heart-shaped apple-green leaves, but with a much wider leaf margin.
On mature plants, the leaves are dome-shaped rather than flat like
'Fragrant Bouquet'. A specimen hosta for bright, filtered sun. Large fragrant near-white flowers perfume the late summer air, and have wider petals than 'Fragrant Bouquet.
Price: Starter size $11.85
'Thunderbolt' PP#14,232
#4891s
(Hawksridge
Farms, NR) M-L This fascinating new hosta from North Carolina's
Hawksridge Farm arose as a sport from H. sieboldiana 'Elegans'. The
very thick, rubbery-blue leaves have a gold flash down the center of
each leaf which turns creamy-white later in the season. Near-white
flowers top the clump in early summer. Truly a conversation piece to
showcase in the shaded border or hosta collection. Asexual propagation prohibited without a license.
Price: Starter size $9.60
'Tokudama Aureonebulosa'
#4903s
(F.
Maekawa/A.H.S., 1987) M Spectacular cup-shaped heavy textured leaves
are streaked yellow, margined by a blue-green edge. Heavily corrugated
leaves are slug resistant. White flowers in early summer. A perfect
companion to 'Tokudama Flavocircinalis'.
Price: Starter size $7.95
'Tokudama Flavocircinalis'
#4905s
F.
Maekawa/A.H.S., 1987) M This classic favorite features heart-shaped
blue-green leaves with irregular gold margins. It has all the wonderful
puckering and heavy substance associated with the tokudama hostas. Near
white flowers grace the clump in early summer.
Price: Starter size $7.95
'Touch of Class' PP#13,080
#4904s
(H.
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 1999) M This sharp new hosta, the
tetraploid form of 'June', emerges in the spring with intense blue
leaves with a gold flame in the leaf center. A green pattern occurs
where the gold and blue overlap. The leaves have an incredible thick
substance and are held more upright than 'June'. Lavender flowers top
the clump in midsummer. Asexual propagation prohibited without a license.
Price: Starter size $12.35
'Vulcan'
#4915s
NEW!
(H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, Reg. Pending) M-L This sport of 'Captain
Kirk' has creamy-white leaves with dark green margins. Golden-yellow
streaks occur along the interior margins where the white and green
overlap. 'Vulcan' has a vigorous growth rate for a white-centered
hosta. Pale lavender flowers bloom in mid to late summer. Classy!
Price: Starter size $14.35
'Warwick Comet'
#4969s
(L.
Jones, 1999) M Gil Jones' 'Warwick Comet' features cupped-shaped white
centered leaves with a dark green margin. The white leaf center streaks
down the entire leaf petiole which is edged on each side by a narrow
green edge. Pale lavender flowers top the flashy clump in midsummer.
Unique!
Price: Starter size $10.95
'Whirlwind'
#4961s
(J. Kupla,
1989) M This incredible sport of 'Fortunei Hyacinthina' features very
streaky yellowish-white flares encircled by very dark green margins.
The variegation is most pronounced in the spring. Lavender flowers in
midsummer. A very popular selection.
Price: Starter size $7.95
'Wolverine'
#4971s
(J. & J.
Wilkins, 1995) M From the A.H.S. Past President Jim Wilkin's breeding
program comes a very intriguing hosta. 'Wolverine' combines beautiful
gold edged blue, lance shaped leaves with a rapid growth rate. Lavender
flowers occur in August above an attractive mound of gently arching
foliage. 'Wolverine' is an essential hosta for any collection.
