HOSTA A-E

Elslager (1999) [Large]

Hosta - A Many Splendored Thing

Large dark green leaves have a very wide greenish yellow edge. Nearly round corrugated leaves are somewhat cupped with exceptional thickness to the leaves. Very good slug resistance. 24" tall clumps are topped with pale lavender flowers in midsummer.

Jerry's Comments: "I really like the size of the leaves on this variety. Very good substance which withstands heavy rains and wind. A somewhat slower grower usually makes a nice clump in 3 to 4 years. Prefers deep shade to filtered morning sun."

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Walden West (1989) [Large]

Hosta - Abiqua Drinking Gourd

The most distinct cup-shaped leaves ever seen on a hosta! Thick blue leaves display beautiful puckered (bumpy) texture. Topped with white flowers in late June. An excellent grower and slug resistant!

Jerry's Comments: "I love this hosta! Good clean blue color with the deep cups which glisten with water after a soft rainfall. Similiar to Love Pat but I prefer Abiqua Drinking Gourd. Can tolerate some filtered sun. Put this variety on top of your "Must Have List" if you are brand new to hostas!"

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Walden West (1987) [Medium]

Hosta - Abiqua Moonbeam

This sport of Hosta 'August Moon' has heart-shaped leaves. The blue-green leaves are edged neatly with gold. Fast grower. Makes an excellent addition to every hosta collection.

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[Medium]

Hosta - Albo Marginata

An old-time favorite! Medium mounds of green leaves with nice white margins. Easy grower. Lavender flowers. One of the first hostas to emerge in the Spring.

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Santa Lucia (1989) [Large]

Hosta - Alex Summers

Mesmerizing mutation from Hosta Gold Regal Large upright clumps display dark green centers with WIDE golden edges. Very thick & sturdy flower scapes. Holds up very nicely in sunny locations.

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Seaver (1980) [Small]

Hosta - Allan P McConnell

Perfect symmetrical mounds of healthy foliage offset with thin white margins gives Hosta Allan P McConell so much eye appeal. Simple yet so effective for edging and mass plantings. Fast grower. Multiple Eyes per Pot.

Jerry's Comments: "This hosta is charming. Bunches of little leaves create these dynamite looking clumps. Very fast to multiply. A perfect choice for edging your driveway or edging the front of your perennial beds."

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Herrema/Ruh (2000) [Small]

Hosta - Allegan Fog

Unusual variegation displays white centers speckled with green surrounded by shiny dark green margins. Lavender flowers. Definately one of our favorites! Our Allegan Fog hosta plants look FANTASTIC in the greenhouse right now.

Jerry's Comments: "The town of Allegan (Michigan) was just down the road from where I grew up (Hudsonville). I think this is one of the best speckled/mottled hostas available. A really nice growth rate especially for a white-center hosta. Plant in deep shade to get the full effect of the misty green specks."

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Benedict/Hatfield (NR) [Medium]

Hosta - Alligator Shoes

Frosty blue-green leaves with crinkly texture. Somewhat twisted leaves have a narrow creamy white edge. Aptly named for its rough texture!

Jerry's Comments: "I can not resist touching this hosta every time I pass by it in the greenhouse. The leaves are just so thick and sturdy. This hosta should be on a Top 100 list somewhere. Plant in shady areas to achieve moderate growth rate."

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Wade (1999) [Large]

Hosta - American Halo

Large, puckered leaves make this plant a favorite of many gardeners. The leaves are a lush, dark blue-green with a distinctive creamy border that turns to a light green as the growing season progresses. This large Hosta has dainty white flowers will blend in well with all the plants in your garden.

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Hansen (2002) [Medium]

Hosta - American Sweetheart

A tetraploid version of Hosta Sea Thunder meaning it simply has much thicker leaves. The leaves have white centers with very wide green margins. Lavender flowers in August. This hosta was named in honor of Mildred Seaver the "Queen of Hostas"!

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