These are offered in "starter size" as described on the introductory Hosta page and/or bare root garden grown size plants.
'A Many-Splendored Thing'
#4021s
A large H.
sieboldiana type selection from 'Dorothy Benedict' X H. hypoleuca cross
produces very large leaves with a dark green center. A very wide
greenish yellow margin circles the nearly round corrugated leaves. Pale
lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer.
Price: Starter size $9.90
'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
4003s
This west
coast creation features an interesting round, puckered, intensely
cupped-shaped leaf. In fact, no other hosta boasts such deeply cupped
leaves. White medium bell-shaped flowers in June to July. This is a
distinct cultivar, great as a specimen plant.
Price: Starter size $7.50
#4003 Bare root division $12.95
'Alex Summers'
4013s
This majestic
hosta with its upright form commands attention. Choice and highly
coveted, this sport of 'Gold Regal' displays beautiful dark green
leaves edged with a bright golden margin. Garden designers find its
vase-shaped growth habit very desirable, it is ideal for under planting
with smaller ground covers and perennials. This hosta was named after
the co-founder and first president of the American Hosta Society. A
premium selection!
Price: Starter size $9.50
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'All that Jazz'
#4007s
'All That
Jazz' displays large heart-shaped leaves with a clean, creamy-yellow
margin. It forms a majestic clump with a stately, spreading form,
suitable for underplanting with ground covers. Pale lavender flowers
top the clump in midsummer. A sister seedling of 'Mardi Gras'
('Christmas Tree Gala' and H. montana 'Praeflorens').
Price: Starter size $11.85
Photo by Olga Petryszyn
'American Icon'
#4012s
This
majestic sport from the ever popular 'Choo Choo Train' produces a very
large (nearly 6 ft.) clump of green leaves with a wide gold edge. Pale
lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. A good degree of shade
draws the best contrast between the margin and center. A dramatic
accent plant.
Price: Starter size $11.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Atlantis' PP#17,093
#4020s
NEW! (T.
Avent/H. Hansen, 2004) L This exceptional sport of 'Abba Dabba Do'
features long, dark green ruffled leaves with a dramatic golden-yellow
margin. Over time this vigorous selection can form a majestic clump up
to 5-feet wide. Light lavender flowers grace the clump in midsummer.
Fantastic! Asexual propagation prohibited by law.
Price: Starter size $12.95
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Band of Gold'
#4071s
This
introduction from Michigan hybridizer Ed Elslager is a seedling of the
famous 'Dorothy Benedict' and H. hypoleuca. Its broad green leaves are
edged with a wide gold margin that changes to creamy-white later in the
season. Pure white flowers open early in the hosta season.
Price: Starter size $10.85
'Blue Dolphin'
#4068s
NEW! (R.
Sawyer, NR) L This selection from Maine's hosta breeder Rick Sawyer has
rounded, heart-shaped leaves with heavily impressed veins. Of special
note is the unique blue-green color especially noticeable in lower
light. Pale lavender flowers top the 3-foot clump in summer. A seedling
of 'Sea Mermaid'.
Price: Starter size $12.85
'Blue Hawaii'
#4056s
(O.
Petryszyn, 1999) L This upright vase-shaped blue hosta from Olga
Petryszyn displays wonderful blue corrugated leaves with the classic
heart-shape. White flowers top the clump in early summer.
Price: Starter size $11.85
'Blue Umbrellas'
#4085s
(P. Aden,
1978) L This early Aden introduction has shiny blue-green leaves that
will reach immense proportions. With its rapid growth rate and huge
size it will quickly become a giant. Lavender flowers in early summer.
Price: Starter size $7.85
'Brother Stefan'
#4092s
(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.
Price: Starter size $11.85
Photo by Olga Petryszyn
'Cathredral Windows' PP#17,295
#4113s
Hosta 'Cathredral Windows' 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.
Price: Starter size $14.85
'Chesapeake Bay'
4118s
(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.
Price: Starter size $12.85
Photo by Olga Petryszyn
'Choo Choo Train'
#4120s
(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.
Price: Starter size $9.80
'Climax'
#4139s
(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.
Price: Starter size $9.90
'Dawn's Early Light'
#4152s
(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!
Price: Starter size $11.85
'Daybreak'
#4156s
(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.
Price: Starter size $7.85
'Earth Angel'
#4204s
(H.
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2002) L From the beloved classic 'Blue
Angel' comes 'Earth Angel', a wonderful variegated form. Large
heart-shaped blue-green leaves have a wide creamy-white border. Pale
lavender flowers top the clump in early summer. Destined to be a show
stopper when used as a specimen in the shady landscape. 2009 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year!
Price: Starter size $11.85
'Ebb Tide
#4216
This
fantastic cultivar has shape and coloration similar to H. montana
'Aureomarginata' except it is a bit smaller and has wavy leaves. An
ideal specimen or background plant. Works well in a cluster of 3 or
more.
Price: Bare root division $15.95
'Faith'
#4236s
NEW! (D.
Dean, 1999) L From Minnesota hosta hybridizer Don Dean comes this
thick-leaved, gold hosta. With maturity 'Faith' develops rounded,
brassy-gold leaves with fantastic corrugation. Near-white flowers top
the vigorous clump in early summer. Morning sun to lightly filtered
shade results in the brightest leaf coloration. Choice!
Price: Starter size $12.85
'Frances Williams'
#4381s
(F.
Williams/C. Williams, 1986) L Perhaps the best known of all the hosta
cultivars, this classic hardly needs any introduction. Heavily
corrugated leaves are circled by a wide yellow margin. White flowers in
early summer. A H. sieboldiana 'Elegans' sport.
Price: Starter size $7.85
'Fried Bananas'
#4389s
(R. Solberg,
1994) L Glossy gold leaves grace this plant which quickly forms a large
mound. Large fragrant white flowers occur in August. The companion
plant to 'Fried Green Tomatoes' and 'Guacamole'.
Price: Starter size $9.85
'Fried Green Tomatoes'
#4390s
(R. Solberg,
1994) L This is the frosty green form of Guacamole' (from 'Fragrant
Bouquet'). The large green leaves darken in color as the season
progresses. Magnificent, fragrant white flowers in August. Excellent
growth rate. A great contrast to 'Fragrant Bouquet'!
Price: Starter size $7.90
'Frosted Jade'
#4395s
(L.Maroushek,
1978) L Flat, heart-shaped, gray-green leaves with distinct white
margins make 'Frosted Jade' a favorite selection. A H. montana hybrid
with a similar growth habit. Funnel-shaped white flowers June to July.
Price: Starter size $10.85
'Grand Canyon'
#4497s
(O.
Petryszyn/B. Brincka, 1995) L From Olga Petryszyn's "Americana Series"
comes 'Grand Canyon'; a stunning upright vase-shaped hosta. A child of
'Sum and Substance' and H. montana var. macrophylla, the long
chartreuse-green leaves have a heavy substance and a ruffled leaf
margin. This is a special hosta; from Olga one would expect no less.
Price: Starter size $10.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Guacamole'
#4527s
(R.
Solberg,1994) L One of the most beautiful hosta introductions, this
magnificent plant is a mutation of 'Fragrant Bouquet'. 'Guacamole' has
chartreuse leaves (apple-green) margined by a wide dark green edge.
Large fragrant flowers open in August. Complements 'Fragrant Bouquet'
and 'Fried Green Tomatoes'. 2002 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year!
Price: Starter size $10.85 Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Guardian Angel'
#4528s
(C. & R.
Thompson, 1995) L The sight of the majestic size and beauty of a mature
'Guardian Angel' is one of the thrills of the spring garden. Large
blue-green leaves are ruffled and folded, and centered with a
grayish-ivory variegation pattern most intense in the spring. In time
the clump is capable of reaching 6 feet, and is topped in early mid
summer with pale lavender flowers. For a prized specimen spot in the
lightly shaded landscape. No hosta collection is complete without it.
Price: Starter size $11.85 Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
Hollywood Lights' PP#17,296
#4558s
(H.
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2005) L The handsome, large, arching dark
green leaves of 'Hollywood Lights' are accented by a yellow flare in
the center of the leaf. The dome-shaped leaves form a large clump, and
are topped by arching scapes of pale lavender flowers in midsummer. A
wider-margined selection from H. 'On Stage'. Asexual propagation prohibited by law.
Price: Starter size $11.85 Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Jimmy Crack Corn'
#4582s
(R. Sawyer,
NR) L This marvelous 'Piedmont Gold' seedling displays large gold
leaves with deeply impressed veins. The leaves are margined with a
wonderful piecrust edge. 'Jimmy Crack Corn' will form a large clump
with its leaves held horizontally. Near white flowers above the foliage
in early summer.
Price: Starter size $9.85
'Journey's End' PP#16,895
#4577s
(H.
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2004) L I have to admit this is a personal
favorite of mine, as well as of friends who urged me to "hurry up and
propagate it." This sport from 'Choo Choo Train' produces large
heart-shaped leaves with a gently ruffled edge. The yellow-gold leaves
displays several shades of green where the wide dark green margin
bleeds into the gold center. Pale lavender flowers open above the
6-foot clump of foliage in midsummer. Filtered shade or morning light
draws the richest colors from the plant. 'Journey's End' was a multiple
award winner at two American Hosta Society National Conventions. A
selection that only gets better with time. Asexual propagation
prohibited by law.
Price: Starter size $14.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Key Lime Pie'
#4605s
(H.
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2003) L This sport of 'Squash Casserole'
features nice green leaves with a wide yellow edge. The heavily ruffled
leaves are held horizontally, which produces a wide, flat-mounded
plant. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in late summer. 'Key Lime
Pie' is a vigorous grower.
Price: Starter size $9.90
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Key West'
#4592s
(O.
Petryszyn, 1999) L 'Key West' a member of Olga's "Americana Series," is
a cross between H. nigrescens 'Elatior' and 'High Noon'. The bright
gold, heart-shaped leaves are very large and form a clump of foliage
that when mature will reach over six feet across. Bright filtered shade
draws out the most intense gold coloration. Lavender flowers top the
clump in early summer. A choice selection.
Price: Starter size $12.75
Photo by Olga Petryszyn
'Miss Tokyo'
#4656s
(H.
Gowen/H. Hansen, 2004) L Of all of Hideko Gowen's stunning hosta
introductions, 'Miss Tokyo' is the largest and most majestic. Large
dark green leaves are edged with a wide creamy-white margin. Pale
lavender flowers open in early summer. A fine selection, named in honor
of her Japanese heritage.
Price: Starter size $10.75
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'My Friend Nancy'
#4680s
(R.
Benedict/N. Krul, 1991) L This seedling of 'Dorothy Benedict' and H.
montana 'Chirifu' was named by the Benedicts to commemorate their
friendship with Nancy Krul of Belle Gardens. The large steel-blue
leaves are margined by a creamy-white edge. The lavender midsummer
flowers open on 26-inch scapes. A rarely encountered hosta.
Price: Starter size $11.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Old Glory' PP#12,503
#4682s
(H.
Hansen/Shady OaksNursery, 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.
Price: Starter size $8.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
Olive Bailey Langdon'
#4662s
(R.
O'Harra/O'Harra Hosta Society, 1999) L This spectacular Russ O'Harra
hosta was named in honor of a past president of the American Hosta
Society. 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'.
Price: Starter size $8.85 Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Paradigm'
#4712s
(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!
Price: Starter size $9.90
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Queen of the Seas'
#4727s
(M. Seaver,
2001) L This fine hosta was the sensation of the 1997 National Hosta
Convention, winning 'Best of the Show'. Introduced by legendary Hosta
Hybridizer and Hosta Guru Mildred Seaver, 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. We've all
been anxiously waiting for this one. Here it is!
Price: Starter size $11.85
'Rain Dancer'
#4772s
NEW! (Hans
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, Reg. Pending) 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.
Price: Starter size $12.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Regal Splendor'
#4732s
(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!
Price: $Starter size $11.85
4732 Bare root division $16.50
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Roy Klehm' PPAF
#4785s
NEW! (H.
Hansen, Reg. Pending) L This tetraploid conversion of H. 'Summer
Serenade' was named after friend and mentor, nurseryman Roy Klehm, the
introducer of 'Summer Serenade'. Hosta 'Roy Klehm' 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.
Price: Starter size $13.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Sagae'
#4309s
(A.H.S.,
1987) L The dramatic color combination and majestic form of 'Sagae'
casts it in a leading role in any landscape. With its regal vase-shaped
growth habit it is the perfect candidate for underplanting ground
covers or smaller hostas. It's large frosty blue leaves with creamy
yellow margins sets this cultivar in a class by itself. Pale lavender
flowers in midsummer. 2000 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year!
Price: Starter size $8.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Satisfaction'
#4800s
(C. Wasitis,
NR) L This spectacular introduction from Bridgewood Gardens is a sport
of the classic 'Piedmont Gold'. Large plants produce dark leaves with a
dramatic, wide gold margin. Near white flowers top the clump in
midsummer. A stunning plant to add impact to the shade garden!
Price: Starter size $8.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Spartacus'
#4848s
NEW! (H.
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, Reg. Pending) L Hosta 'Spartacus' features
elongated heart-shaped leaves with a series of light ripples along the
leaf edges. This sport of 'Sea Gulf Stream' maintains the leaf shape
and plant habit of the parent except it has a dark green leaf center
and a narrow yellow edge, accentuating the rippled leaf margin. Pale
lavender flowers open on arching scapes in late June. Named after the
gladiator slave who led an uprising to over throw his captors in
ancient Rome and became an ancient folk hero.
Price: Starter size $12.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Sun Power
#4872s
(P. Aden,
1986) L One of the very best gold hostas. This hosta features unique
twisted and pointed golden leaves which adds style and class to the
shady landscape. 'Sun Power' holds its color well when exposed to a
considerable amount of sun. Orchid flowers in early summer. A choice
gold.
Price: Starter size $7.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'SunshineGlory'
#4957s
(K. Vaughn,
1982) L This older Kevin Vaughn hybrid has never really achieved the
recognition it is due. Fabulous large green leaves are wonderfully
corrugated and edged with a wide gold margin. Near white flowers top
the clump in early summer. Well suited for the middle to back of the
hosta border. Choice!
Price: Starter size $9.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Titanic' PP#12,402
#4906s
H.
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 1999) L This majestic sport of the popular
'Sum and Substance' features a wide gold edge against a dark green
center. With its dramatic variegation and large size, 'Titanic' is
suitable as a specimen plant. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in
mid to late summer.Asexual propagation without a license is prohibited.
Price: Starter size $12.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Yesterday's Memories'
#4981s
(H.
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, Registration Pending) L This sport of
'Squash Casserole' exhibits the same rapid growth rate and vigor of its
parent, and has variegation to boot! Large oval leaves have a
yellow-gold coloration with a dark green edge. Masses of lavender
flowers top the large clump in midsummer. Large oval leaves have a
yellow-gold coloration with a dark green edge. Masses of lavender
flowers top the large clump in midsummer.
Price: Starter size $11.85
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Zounds'
#4985s
(P. Aden,
1978) L Bright gold heavily textured heart-shaped leaves makes this an
excellent choice to brighten up shady areas of the garden. The metallic
gold puckered leaves of 'Zounds' seem to glow, especially in the
evening. White flowers early in the season.
