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Variety |
Description |
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Hosta Raspberry Sorbet |
(Zilis/Lohman, 1999) [H.
rupifraga x H. Shining Tot] Nice pointy and wavy green leaves.
Clump gets a foot high and nearly 3 feet wide. In late summer you
get red flower scapes topped with purplish flowers. Really gets
your attention! |
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Hosta rectifolia 'Chionea' |
(Japan, NR) [Parentage
unknown] Different looking hosta has dark green leaves with a nice
white edge. It's leaves are long and narrow, held very upright.
Medium size clump. Purple flowers. Also thought to be the same
hosta as H. Nakai. |
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Hosta Regal
Chameleon
 |
(Falstad, 2000) [Sport from Regal
Splendor] Large leaves have creamy-white centers with green margins in
spring, then later turns all green by summer. It is vase-shaped with
tall pale lavender flowers. |
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Hosta Regal
Promenade |
(Snyder, 1994) [Sport from Regal
Splendor] Large blue-green leaves in spring with cream-streaking
through-out it's leaves. Holds it's leaves in the Regal Splendor
manner and clump will get 30" tall & wide, with pale lavender flowers
on 4 foot scapes. |
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Hosta Regal Splendor
 |
(Walters Gardens, 1987) [Sport
from H. Krossa Regal] Talk about the hosta to end all hostas!
Large bluish leaves bordered by a creamy yellow edge that changes
to white as the season progresses. The very upright clump gets
over 3 feet tall and nearly 4 feet across. Very Regal indeed.
Light lavender flowers. One of THE best specimen plants. 2003 AHGA
Hosta of the Year. What more can we say? GET IT! |
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Hosta Regal Splendor Streaked |
(?) [Sport from Regal
Splendor] Very rare! A streaked form having all the same qualities
of it's parent. We are watching this one with much excitement! |
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Hosta Reptilian |
(Sawyer, NR) [Parentage
unknown] You want to talk interesting? This hosta has bluish
cupped leaves with a nice piecrust edge, and on top of that it has
red petioles. WOW. Gets about 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Very
nice! |
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Hosta Rhapsody in Blue |
(Benedict/Wilkins, 1999)
Intensely blue shiny leaves that have pretty waves. Clump gets a
foot high and 30 inches wide. Beautiful lavender flowers. VERY
nice specimen plant. |
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Hosta Richmond |
(Seaver, NR) [Parentage
unknown] Wide chartreuse leaves with a creamy white border. The
center gets more green as the season progresses. Makes a medium
size clump. Lavender flowers. |
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Hosta Richmond
Streaked |
(Seaver, NR) [Parentage
unknown] Wide chartreuse leaves with a creamy white streaks
through-out the plant. The
center turns green as the season progresses but keeps it's streaks. Makes a medium
size clump. Lavender flowers. |
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Hosta Rippled Honey |
(Benedict, NR) Fragrant
[Parentage unknown] Very nice and shiny green leaves that have
rippled edges. In midsummer you get the white fragrant flowers.
Place this medium size hosta near a bench where you can enjoy its
sweet smell. |
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Hosta Rising Sun |
(Vaughn, 1988) [H. Summer
Fragrance hybrid x H. Aztec Treasure hybrid] Very interesting
shiny gold hosta that gets 28 inches tall and 3 feet wide. Makes a
bold statement in your shade garden. Early lavender flowers. |
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Hosta Rock Happy |
(Ruh, 1992) [A seedling whose
pod parent is H. longipes] A nice clump this hosta has light green
rippled leaves. The clump gets 15 inches tall and 17 inches wide.
Pretty lavender flowers. |
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Hosta Rock Princess |
(Japan, NR) [Parentage
unknown] A tight TINY little green hosta. Oh is it CUTE! 3 inches
tall and only 8 inches across it makes a very tight clump. Cute
lavender flowers. PERFECT for your fairy garden! |
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Hosta Rosedale Barnie |
(Hadrava, 1999) [H. ventricosa
x H. Invincible] Roundish dark green leaves have a pointy tip.
Clump gets 15 inches tall and three feet across. Very pretty
Purple flowers in mid season. |
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Hosta Rosedale Genevieve |
(Hadrava, 1999) [H. Galaxy x
H. Sum and Substance] These leaves are a nice golden yellow, very
fresh looking. The clump gets 30 inches high and 52 inches wide.
Near white flowers. |
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Hosta Royal Accolade |
(Zumbar, 1986) Fragrant [Sport
from H. Royal Standard] Very interesting and different hosta. This
has a creamy chartreuse center with a green edge. It has yellowish
streaks in the center of the leaves. Medium size clump, with big
white fragrant flowers! |
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Hosta Royal Standard |
(Grulleman/Wayside/AHS, 1986)
Fragrant [H. plantaginea x H. sieboldiana] Gosh, you can not go
wrong with this hosta. It's been around a long time, but it's a
classic. Medium green glossy leaves on a clump that is 26 inches
high and 63 inches wide. Big white crisp fragrant flowers! |
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Hosta Royal Tiara |
(T. & Z. Nursery/Zilis, 1988)
[Sport from H. Jade Scepter] Royal indeed. Creamy white leaves
with a yellowish green edge. The leaves seem in motion the way
they twist and turn. Only get 8 inches high and 15 inches wide.
Very interesting little hosta! |
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Hosta Sagae
 |
(AHS, 1996) [Parentage
unknown] One of if not the best variegated hostas of all time.
Large blue green leaves with a pale yellow edge. Makes a
breath-taking clump. 20 inches high and 26 inches wide with white
flowers. Even if you did not love hostas (GASP!) get this one!
2000 AHGA Hosta of the Year & 1995 Alex J. Summers Distinguished
Merit Hosta |
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Hosta Saint Elmo's Fire |
(Solberg, 1995) WOW, what
spring color! Leaves emerges bright yellow with white edge. The
centers of first leaves then fate to green. Clump gets 16 inches
tall and two feet wide. Lavender flowers in mid summer. Definitely
for the spring garden! |
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Hosta Salute |
(Benedict, 1995) [H. Dorset
Blue F4 x H. Dorset Blue F4] Very upright with pointy blue leaves.
They truly seem to salute you when you look at them! Clump gets 14
inches tall and 10 inches wide. Near white flower. VERY CUTE! |
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Hosta Samual Blue |
(Krossa/Ruh, 1981) [Parentage
unknown] Deep blue leaves that are of thick substance. Clump gets
19 inches high and 19 inches tall. Very pretty! Lavender flowers |
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Hosta Satisfaction |
(Bridgewood Gardens/Wasitis,
2000) [Sport from H. Piedmont Gold] From our friend Chick Wasitis,
this plant is amazing! Beautiful dark green leaves with a wide
wavy yellow border. This one is a must for any hosta garden. Clump
gets 2 feet tall and 50 inches wide, and topped with white flowers
in summer. OUTSTANDING! |
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Hosta Savannah |
(Zilis/Suggs, 1999) Fragrant
[Sport from a seedling] Fast good grower, this one has dark green
shiny leaves with a creamy white edge. Makes a large clump that's
25 inches high and 60 inches wide. Wonderful fragrant lavender
flowers. WOW! |
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Hosta Savannah Supreme
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(?) Fragrant [Sport of
Savannah] Like it's parent in size, this hosta has green leaves
that are streaked with white throughout. Should make some
interesting babies if you are a beginner breeder, give her a try.
Wonderful fragrant lavender flowers. |
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Hosta Sea Beacon |
(Seaver, NR) [Parentage
unknown] Again Mildred named this one perfectly, green leaves with
a wide white edge. Makes an outstanding medium sized clump,
lavender flowers. |
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Hosta Sea Blue |
(Seaver, 1978) [A seedling
whose pod parent is H. Frances Williams] A rare hosta, this one
from Mildred has blue green leaves. Clump gets 10 inches high and
23 inches wide. Pretty white flowers. |
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Hosta Sea Bunny |
(Seaver, 1986) [Parentage
unknown] Interesting leaves that by mid summer the older leaves
turn chartreuse while the newly emerged leaves are gold, giving an
unusual two tone effect. Clump get a foot high and 16 inches wide,
with white flowers |
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Hosta Sea Dream
 |
(Seaver, 1984) [A seedling
whose pod parent is H. Neat Splash] Gold leaves with a creamy white
edge. Mildred named this one right, what a dream! Clump gets a
foot tall and 18 inches wide. Lavender flower contract beautifully
with the leaves. |
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Hosta Sea Fire |
(Seaver, NR) [Parentage
unknown] Amazing spring color makes this hosta glow in it's spot!
Yellow leaves change to a chartreuse color as the season
progresses. Medium size clump with lavender flowers. Definitely
worth the spring "fire" |
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Hosta Sea Flame |
(?) Very rare. Look for more
info soon! |
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Hosta Sea Gold Star |
(Seaver, 1984) [A seedling
whose pod parent is H. Wagon Wheels] Leaves are a pale chartreuse
and have a great substance. Clump gets 12 inches tall and 20
inches wide with pale lavender flowers. |
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Hosta Sea Lotus Leaf |
(Seaver, 1985) [A seedling
whose pod parent is H. Wagon Wheels] Large blue green cupped
leaves. Clump gets 19 inches tall and two feet wide. Pale lavender
flowers. |
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Hosta Sea Mist |
(Seaver, NR) [Parentage
unknown] Makes a pretty clump with a greenish gold leave and a
light green edge. Medium size clump with white flowers |
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Hosta Sea Yellow Sunrise |
(Seaver, 1985)[Sport from H.
Sea Sunrise] Another one of Mildred's plants, this one with pretty
yellow leaves. Small clump gets 8 inches tall and 15 inches wide.
Pretty contrast to the lavender flowers. |
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Hosta September Fragrance
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(?) Very Rare, Green shiny
leaves with a creamy white border. Look for more
info soon |
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Hosta September Sun
 |
(Solberg, 1985) [Sport from H.
August Moon] Bob Solberg has put out some interesting plants. The
beauty takes more sun than most hostas will.. It has yellow leaves
with a dark green edge. The clump gets 16 inches high and nearly 3
feet wide. Near white flowers. |
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Hosta Serendipity |
(Aden, 1978) [H. Blue Cadet x
H. Tokudama] Blue green leaves that form a dense clump reaching 14
inches high and 18 inches wide. Very inexpensive and make a fine
border for the shade garden. Deep lavender flowers. |
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Hosta Shade Fanfare |
(Aden, 1986) [Sport from H.
Flamboyant] Light green leaves have a creamy white border. Forms a
nice clump quickly reaching 14 inches high and 22 inches wide. A
must for any shade garden. Light lavender flowers. |
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Hosta Sharp
Shooter |
(Belle Gardens, 1993)[H. Sparten
Gem hybrid This one comes to us from the late Nancy Krull of Belle
Gardens. Green leaves make a great clump that is 12" tall and 25
inches wide. Great burgundy scapes with light Lavender flowers |
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Hosta Sherborne Swan |
(Smith/BHHS, 1988) [H.
Tardiana grex] Eric Smith has some amazing plants he's introduced
to the hosta world. This beauty has blue leaves on a clump that
gets 17 inches high and 25 inches wide. Very pretty. |
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Hosta Shirley Vaughn |
(Vaughn, NR) [Parentage
unknown] Shiny dark green leaves with a very white edge. Kevin
Vaughn has contributed some amazing plants to the hosta world.
This one will form a medium size clump and looks great planted in
mass! |
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Hosta Shogun |
(Aden, NR) [Parentage unknown]
Wow what a fast grower and beautiful specimen plant. Large blue
green leaves with a white border. The leaves seem to cascade and
form a large clump. Lavender flowers. Another great hosta from
Paul Aden. |
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Hosta Showboat |
(Lachman, 1993) [H. Christmas
Tree x H. seedling 81-9] A great hosta from the Lachman's breeding
program this one has dark green leaves with a wide creamy white
edge. This one will make a wonderful specimen plant. Clump gets 14
inches high and 28 inches wide. Lavender flowers |
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Hosta Silver Fox |
(Foglia, NR) [Sport of H. Ogon
Koba] It's leaves are a bright gold with a cream margin and it is
cute, cute, cute! Another great Fairy Garden plant or for the front of
your border. Lavender flowers |
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Hosta Silvery Slugproof |
(Grenfell, 1996)[H.
sieboldiana x H. Tardiflora] This one comes to us from England and
our friend Diana Grenfell. As the name suggests, it is slug
resistant. Leaves are a blue gray color with thick substance.
Clump gets 16 inches tall and 40 inches wide. Lavender flowers |
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Hosta Simple Justice |
(?) Very Rare, look for more
info soon |
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Hosta Slim Polly |
(Williams, 1986)[H. sieboldii
x H. plantaginea] Small green leaves on this clump that only gets
6 inches high and 15 inches wide. Medium purple flowers |
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Hosta Smokey |
(Summers, NR) [a seedling from
H. longipes Urajiro Hachijo] Another of Alex's dog series, this
one has narrow leaves with beautiful white backs. A very RARE
hosta, and touted as a great hybridizer's plant! Originators Stock |
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Hosta Snow Crust |
(T. & Z. Nursery/Zilis, 1985)
[Sport from H. Fortunei Gigantea] Leaves are medium green with a
wide white edge. Forms a nice size clump that reaches 30 inches
tall and 66 inches wide. Very pretty planted in mass. Pale
lavender flowers. |
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Hosta Snowden |
(Smith/BHHS, 1988) [H.
Fortunei Aurea x H. sieboldiana] A fast growing large clump with
blue green leaves that get dark green as season progresses. Very
nice plant for back of border. Near white flowers. |
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Hosta So Sweet |
(Aden, 1986) Fragrant [H.
Fragrant Bouquet x H. Aden 462] Shiny medium green leaves with a
crisp white edge. Clump gets 14 inches tall and nearly 2 feet
wide. Fragrant white flowers. 1996 AHGA Hosta of the Year |
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Hosta Something Blue |
(Simpers/Ruh, 1991)[H. Blue
Beauty x H. Blue Boy] As the name suggests, blue green leaves form
a beauty of a clump. !4 inches tall and 26 inches wide. Pale
violet flowers. Beautiful spring color. |
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Hosta Something Different |
(Banyai, 1990) [Sport from H.
Gold Standard] Long yellow centered leaves are bordered in a dark
green edge. Should be an impressive medium sized clump Pale
lavender flowers |
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Hosta Southern Comfort |
(Ruh, 1992) [Parentage
unknown] Medium green leaves on a medium clump that gets 18 inches
high and 20 inches wide. Great for bordering variegated hostas.
Lavender flowers |
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Hosta Spilt Milk |
(Seaver, 1999) [Parentage
unknown] Blue green leaves that are streaked with white. Very
unique. Clump gets 20 inches tall and 3 feet wide. Near white
flowers |
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Hosta Spinach Patch |
(Vaughn, NR) [Parentage
unknown] Very dark green crinkled leave looking like a spinach
patch! Medium t large hosta with near white flowers |
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Hosta Spotlight |
(Wilkins, 1995) [ H. Fort Knox
x H. nigrescens Elatior] Large clump of wavy gold shiny leaves
gets 20 inches tall and 50 inches wide. Lavender flowers |
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Hosta Standing Ovation |
(Vaughn, 1987) [H. Variegated
hybrid x H. Goliath hybrid] Dark green leaves bordered in a creamy
yellow edge. Clump is impressive at 28-34 inches tall and 30
inches wide. Pale lavender flowers |
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Hosta Stealth |
(Anderson?, NR) [Sport from H.
Minuteman] An unstable streaked form of Minuteman from our friend
Jim Anderson. Should prove to be an interesting plant for the
breeding program! |
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Hosta Stiletto |
(Aden, 1987) [H. Amy Aden x H.
pulchella variegated form] Another adorable hosta, this one has
long narrow green wavy leaves that are bordered in white. The
clump is only 6 inches tall and a foot wide. The fairies love this
one! Lavender flowers |
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Hosta Striptease |
(Thompson, 1991) [Sport from
H. Gold Standard] Very unique hosta, has dark green leaves with a
chartreuse center strip that gets lighter as season progresses.
Clump is 20 inches high and 3 feet wide. Pale violet flowers. |
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Hosta Sugar and Cream |
(Zilis, 1984) [Sport from H.
Honeybells] Another fragrant hosta that's a classic. Dark green
leaves with a creamy edge that often extends to the center of
leaf. Clump is nearly 2 feet tall and over 4 feet wide. Flowers
are near white and smell great! |
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Hosta Sugar
Babe
 |
(Solberg, 1996) Fragrant [H. Iron
Gate Supreme x H. Saishu Jima] This is one of the best border plants
in our garden. It's 10" high and 16" wide with VERY shiny green leaves
and a creamy white edge. Lavender fragrant flowers. Catches everyone's
attention in our garden.
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