These are offered in "starter size" as described on the introductory Hosta page and/or bare root garden grown size plants.
'Allegan Fog'
#4023s
The shiny
dark green leaves of 'Allegan Fog' display a speckled green and white
center which is especially pronounced in the spring. Lavender flowers
top the clump in midsummer. An intriguing plant with an unusual
variegation pattern.
Price: Starter size $5.95
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Blue Jay'
#4064s
(R. Benedict,
1987) S-M This Herb Benedict blue has an intense blue coloration,
perhaps the bluest of any hosta. Leaves are heart-shaped and have
excellent substance. Lavender flowers in summer. A wonderful blue hosta
that can provide a sharp contrast to the gold hostas in the landscape.
Price: Starter size $8.85
'Corkscrew'
#4127s
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.
Price: Starter size $10.85
'Deep Blue Sea'
#4160s
(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.
Price: Starter size $9.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Extasy' PPRA
#4235s
(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 $11.95
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Fire Island'
#4311s
(W.Brincka,
1998) S The brilliant yellow leaves of 'Fire Island' are accented by
light red petioles with red coloration extending into the base of the
leaves. Although the intensity of the foliage lessens into the summer,
the intense spring effect more than earns its keep in the garden.
Lavender blooms top the clump in summer.
Price: Starter size $8.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'First Mate'
#4246s
(J.
Machen, Jr., 2003) S The latest in a series of tetraploid sports from
nurseryman John Machen, of Mobjack Nurseries. This improved selection
of 'Kapitan' features long wavy leaves with improved vigor due to the
wider dark green leaf margin. Dark lavender flowers open in midsummer.
I have been very pleased with its performance in the garden, very
pleased indeed.
Price: Starter size $10.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Fragrant Blue'
#4358s
(P. Aden,
1988) S This wonderful small hosta produces lovely near white, slightly
fragrant flowers and chalky blue foliage. An excellent blue due to its
tendency to produce new leaves throughout the growing season.
Price: Starter size $7.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Frosted Dimples'
#4314s
(D. Dean,
1999) S From Minnesota hosta breeder Don Dean, comes this combination
of variegation and texture. Elongated heart-shaped leaves are edged
with a crisp, creamy border. The thick leaves have a "pebbled" surface,
and hold their blue coloration well. Near white flowers compliment the
foliage in midsummer.
Price: Starter size $8.85
'Hacksaw'
#4529s
NEW! (R.
Livingston, NR) S Deviating from the traditional leaf shape in hostas,
'Hacksaw' displays long, tapered, light green leaves that are intensely
rippled and lightly serrated on the leaf margins. With its incredibly
vigorous growth rate and smaller plant habit, 'Hacksaw' lends itself
for use as an edging plant. Masses of lavender flowers top the clump in
mid to late summer. Exhibits good sun tolerance resulting in a lighter
leaf color.
Price: Starter size $11.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Hadspen Blue'
#4530s
(E. Smith/P.
Ruh, 1976) S-M One of the best of Eric Smith's hybrids. This hosta has
wonderful, thick, heavily textured powdery blue leaves. Lavender
flowers above the heart-shaped leaves in midsummer.
Price: Starter size $5.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Heart and Soul'
#4541s
(R. Mortko,
2000) S This smaller hosta arose as a sport from 'Vanilla Cream'. It
features yellow-gold heart-shaped foliage of good substance, with a
nice green edge. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer.
Combine this with 'Ice Cream' which has the reverse variegation pattern.
Price: Starter size $11.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'High Society' PP#17.313
#4538s
(Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, Registration Pending) S This striking hosta
is a sport of the beloved 'June'. 'High Society' emerges in the spring
with a warm yellow center which brightens to white by midsummer. The
leaves are edged by a wide blue margin. Pale lavender flowers open just
above the mound of foliage in late summer.
Price: Starter size $11.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'High Tide'
#4544s
(H. Hansen,
2005) S-M 'High Tide' is a 1998 cross between H. longipes latifolia and
H. 'Dorset Blue'. It features a nice compact clump, of frosty
blue-green, heart-shaped leaves. Pretty lavender flowers open on 20
inch scapes in late summer. A good hosta for the front of the border or
along a shaded garden walk.
Price: Starter size $10.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Hush Puppy'
#4560s
NEW! (T.
Avent, 2005) S This incredibly vigorous Hosta venusta hybrid features
tiny, heart-shaped gray-green leaves edged with a creamy-white margin.
Because of its diminutive size and rapid growth rate, it is suitable
for edging garden paths, borders and landscape use. Dark lavender
flowers top the clump in early summer.
Price: Starter size $11.85
'Hyuga Urajiro'
#4562s
(Japan,
NR) S This stunning selection of Hosta kikutii was imported to the U.S.
from Japan by Minnesota's Hosta Guru Hideko Gowen. H. 'Hyuga Urajiro'
features frosty blue spear-like leaves with yellow streaks. The
undersides of the leaves have a metalic silver coloration. A true
collector's gem.
Price: Starter size $12.95
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'King Tut'
#4589s
(G.
Harshbarger, 1981) S An outstanding bright gold hosta! 'King Tut'
exhibits flat heart-shaped leaves with deeply impressed veins. White
bell-shaped flowers occur in mid summer. A H. Tokudama Aureonebulosa'
hybrid.
Price: Starter size $6.50
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Nancy'
#4671s
(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.
Price: Starter size $10.95
'Popcorn'
#4711s
(E.
Lachman/Schmid, 1999) S 'Popcorn' is one the late Eleanor Lachman's
last introductions. It 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 maturiity the leaves develop wonderful
cupping. Suitable as a specimen in the front of the border. Choice.
Price: Starter size $9.90
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Praying Hands'
#4693s
(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!
Price: Starter size $8.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Quilting Bee'
#4729
Round, highly puckered green leaves give it it's name. Unique and attractive. Lavender
flowers in late June.
Price: Bare root division $19.95
'Rainbow's End PP#17,251
#4730s
(Hans
Hansen/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 suitable for the front
of the border. Asexual propagation prohibited by law.
Price: Starter size $11.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Rainforest Sunrise'
#4771s
(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.
Price: Starter size $11.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Red Hot Flash'
#4731s
(J.
Machen, Jr., 2004) S 'Red Hot Flash' is the tetraploid form of 'Pee Dee
Gold Flash'. With its wider leaf margin, the plant has greater vigor
and size. Purple bell-shaped flowers top the clump of foliage in
August. A nice combination of variegation and red leaf petioles and
flower scapes.
Price: Starter size $11.85
'Restless Sea'
#4735s
(H. Hansen,
Registration Pending) 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.
Price: Starter size $9.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Shazaam'
#4827s
(G.
Jones, NR) S-M Gil Jones' hybrid of H. 'William Lochman' features dark
green wedge-shaped leaves with a dramatic creamy-white margin. Lighter
gray-green areas appear in the leaf where the uneven wide margin
overlaps the green center. Lavender flowers top the upright mounding
clump in early summer. A knockout sure to command attention.
Price: Starter size $8.75
'Stiletto'
#4854
(P. Aden,
1987) S Long, narrow, wavy leaves with thin white margins, make
'Stiletto' a distinctive small hosta. A stoloniferous growth habit
lends itself well to use in borders as well as an edging plant.
Funnel-shaped purple striped flowers in late summer.
Price: Bare root division $7.95
Check Hosta with a Purpose section for large quantities
'Stitch in Time' PP#18,061
#4850
NEW! (R.
Mortko, 2004) S-M Few hostas enter the market and rise to "cult status"
seemingly overnight. Hosta 'Stitch in Time' gained instant appeal among
hosta collectors "in the know". This most unusual sport of 'Summer
Breeze' discovered by nurseryman Rob Mortko of Kansas City, features
thick, vivid yellow leaves centered by an uneven green interior. A
specimen hosta for a choice garden spot. Extraordinary! Asexual propagation prohibited by law.
Price: 3 inch pot size $39.50
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Tick Tock'
#4902s
(E.
Kipplen, NR) S 'Tick Tock' forms a nice compact mound of yellow leaves
surrounded by dark green margin. With its smaller size and good growth
rate, it is ideal for use as an edging plant in the woodland garden.
Pale lavender flowers open in midsummer. A 'Gold Drop' Sport.
Price: Starter size $8.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Twist of Lime'
#4913
(P.
Banyai/R.Solberg, 1991) S This wonderful sport of 'Lemon Lime' belongs
in every collection! Yellow leaves are bordered by a dark green narrow
margin. Vigorous growth rate and small habit lend it to many uses in
shady landscapes. Lavender flowers in midsummer.
Price: Bare root division $6.95
Photo by North Wind
'Yellow Boa'
#4364
Forms a neat mound of yellow to chartruese leaves. Almost fits into the tiny category. Works well for a short hosta ground cover. Not conspicuous, but it has red speckled petioles!
