New to hostas? Sometimes the lists of hostas are overwhelming and it is hard to choose which ones are right for your collection. Hosta prices can be overwhelming too. If a hosta has a high price tag, it is new, rare, and usually very unique and desirable. If you can wait a few years, and not all of us can, the prices usually come down. By then we also have a good idea which new hostas are good growing garden plants and deserve a long life in the hosta world. The good news is that hosta prices, even for the newest hostas, have steadily come down over the past ten years.
To help you choose hostas that will prosper in your garden, I have selected from our list several that are moderately priced and grow easily under a wide range of gardening conditions. Since they are at least a few years old, I can vouch for them not only being pretty hostas but good growing hostas. There are some of all sizes and most colors and as a group would form the basis for any good new hosta collection.
All these hostas are at least one large blooming size division but many are two or more divisions. All have the famous Green Hill Farm extensive root systems and come with our Satisfaction Guarantee. If you have questions, do not hesitate to e-mail or call us. We can help you choose the perfect hosta for that special spot in your garden. Call us at 919-309-0649 or click on the order form link.
On the list below, click on the hosta's name to show its picture on the left. Move the vertical bar dividing the screen for most comfortable viewing.
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| Baby Blue Eyes 2p (Solberg 2006) ('Cody' X 'Dorset Blue') - Mini-Small, (6" X 16") This little hosta is a darling. It is a very cute tight, flat mound of heart-shaped pretty blue leaves that grows fast. Not too big for a large trough, it is also tough enough to show off in the garden. Light lavender flowers on short scapes in July. | ||
| $12 or "Two for $20" | ||
| Blue Mouse Ears p (E. & J. Deckert 2000) Mini, (6" X 12") A very tight mini mound of very thick, rounded, mouse-like, blue-green leaves. Lavender flowers on very short scapes in July. Cute as its name! | ||
| $12 | ||
| Coconut Custard 2p (Solberg 2007) ('Blue Cadet' X 'One Man's Treasure' o.p.) - Small, (6" X 14") This little yellow hosta has heart-shaped leaves that are frosted with lots of white wax in spring, making it rich and creamy. Top that off with bright purple petioles that extend up into the leaf. Well proportioned, frosted yellow scapes in July-August with pretty orchid-colored flowers. A delicate look on a sturdy plant. | ||
| $15 | ||
| Corkscrew 2p (Solberg 2003) ('Tortifrons' X 'One Man's Treasure') - Small, (9" X 22") A true hybridizing breakthrough. The leaves are dark green and contorted like 'Tortifrons' but unlike its parent, it grows very well making a full clump quickly. It makes a unique clump of upright and arching, twisted, shiny dark green leaves with lavender flowers in September and October, frequently on forked scapes. Winner of 2002 Best Seedling Award at First Look. | ||
| $20 or "Two for $30" | ||
| Cracker Crumbs 2p (Solberg 2002) (Sport of 'Shiny Penny') - Mini, (6" X 12") The miniature bright gold leaves have a shiny, dark green margin that appears hand painted. Good substance, growth rate and lavender flowers in July. Perfect for troughs. | ||
| $15 | ||
| Crumb Cake 2p (Solberg 2008) ('Cinnamon Sticks' X 'Cracker Crumbs') - Small, (4" X 12") This rapidly growing hosta makes a very tight flat mound of honey-gold round leaves with mahogany petioles that are shiny, wonderfully wavy, and have very good substance. Its mahogany scapes have pretty lavender flowers in July. A cute little hosta tough enough for the garden but deserving of a special spot. I just love it! | ||
| $20 | ||
| Dragon Tails p (Zumbar) Mini, (5" X 8") This bright yellow mini is best grown in a little strong light to accentuate the tight rippling along the narrow leaf margins but too much will bleach it white. It makes a cute little tuft of foliage with pale purple flowers in July. It reblooms here for me on a second flush of summer foliage. | ||
| $12 | ||
| Hideout p (Leonard Jones) (Sport of 'Hidden Cove') - Mini, (4.5" X 11") This little fella has very curly, white-centered, narrow dark green leaves that appear to be in constant motion. It is a fast growing hosta that favors some cool sun and plenty of water. A great container plant, it blooms in June and July with lavender flowers. | ||
| $15 | ||
| | Mouse Trap 2p (Shady Oaks Nursery) ('Blue Mouse Ears' sport) - Mini, (6" X14") Best growing of the white-centered sports of 'Blue Mouse Ears', 'Mouse Trap' emerges with a pure white center with a few scattered green flecks. Summer leaves may green up in extreme heat so there is never any melting out! Lavender flowers on cute white scapes in June. The centerpiece of your hosta "mouse" collection. | |
| $25 | ||
| Pixie Vamp p (D. & J. Ward 1996) ('Pinstripe' seedling) - Mini, (6" X 12") This showy little hosta makes a perfect mound of bright green heart-shaped leaves bordered in snowy white. It has lavender flowers on purple scapes in June and July. Very vigorous in the garden or in a container. A favorite of Nancy's. | ||
| $15 | ||
| Tongue Twister p (Solberg 2008) ('Iwa' X 'Blue Blush' o. p.) - Small, (8" X 18") With its dark green leaves that twist upward out of the clump, this great little hosta looks as fresh in October as it does in May. It has great substance, rich color, and is cute to boot. The light purple scapes produce light lavender flowers in September and light purple pods in October. My best "long season" hosta, still green here in late November! | ||
| $20 | ||
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| Abiqua Drinking Gourd p (Walden West 1989) ('Tokudama' X H. sieboldiana) - Large, (24" X 46") Its large rounded, deep blue leaves are the most deeply cupped of any hosta. White flowers in June. Slow to establish but shows the cupping as a young plant. | ||
| $15 or 2 for $20 | ||
| Barbara May p (Solberg 2004) [(H. pycnophylla X 'Harvest Dandy') X ('Blue Arrow' X 'Sea Fire')] - Medium, (14" X 30") This beautiful blue hosta has everything you want, great bright blue color with abundant white wax on the top and bottom of the leaves, interesting, almost triangular leaves with delicately ruffled margins, strong veins and good substance. A "long season" hosta that holds that blue color well, producing light lavender flowers in July and August. | ||
| $15 or 2 for $20 | ||
| Dragon's Eye p (W. Lefever, Solberg 2008) ('Riptide' seedling) - Large, (22" X 36" or more) This large hosta has frosty, undulating gray-green leaves with tall purple petioles, very waxy white leaf backs. Lavender flowers appear on waxy purple scapes in August. Good in the garden or as part of your breeding program, as it sets seed. | ||
| $15 or 2 for $20 | ||
| Love Pat (Aden 1978) ('Blue Velvet' X 'Blue Vision') - Med.-Large (19" X 40") If you look up "cupped and puckered blue hosta" in the dictionary, there is a picture of 'Love Pat'. Near white flowers in June. Always in demand. | ||
| $15 or 2 for $20 | ||
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| Awakening Angel p (F. Nyikos 2005) ('Mikawa-no-yuki' X 'Uncle John') - Large, (15" X 60") This very waxy, blue hosta has flat, spear-shaped leaves fortified with the strength of many deeply impressed veins. The clump is perfectly laid out in a large, very flat, flowing rosette. It has pale purple flowers in July and August. It makes a large, low spreading mound, perfect next to a rock or at the end of the hosta bed. | ||
| $20 or "Two for $30" | ||
| Blaze of Glory (E. Elslager 1999) ('Pin Stripe' seedling) - Med.-Large, (20" X 38") While the rich gold color will undoubtedly catch your eye, it is the sturdiness and the beautifully ridged veins that make this hosta special. It has an upright habit and near white flowers in July. Spectacular in a large container. | ||
| $20 or "Two for $30" | ||
| Key West (O. Petryszyn 1999) (H. nigrescens 'Elatior' X 'High Noon') - Large, (29" X 45") Good large gold hostas are hard to find. This hosta has good color, substance, and strong venation, and makes an impressive mound. Great accent for the back of the bed. Lavender flowers in June. | ||
| $20 or "Two for $30" | ||
| Nancy p (A. Tower 2005) Small-Medium, (11" X 27") This bright yellow "Spring Gold", has wavy leaves and good substance and is easily visible from the kitchen window. Lavender flowers in July. I had to have this one for the name alone. | ||
| $20 or "Two for $30" | ||
| Restless Sea (Hans Hansen 2006) ('Salute' seedling) - Medium, (17" X 32") Its blue-green leaves are rippled, twisted, and somewhat serrate appearing to be rocking like a small boat on the big ocean. It is quite attractive to the eye as a small plant and is a late bloomer with lavender flowers. One of Nancy's favorites this year. | ||
| $20 or "Two for $30" | ||
| Spartacus (Shady Oaks Nursery/H. Hansen 2007) (Sport of 'Sea Gulf Stream') - Large, (17"X36") I do not know if it is the wonderfully ruffled yellow margin or the striking color contrast of it and the dark green leaf center, bluish in spring, but this hosta makes you look twice. Pale lavender flowers in June. Easier to grow than its parent. | ||
| $20 or "Two for $30" | ||
| Summer Lovin p (Q & Z Nursery 2004) (Sport of 'Summer Breeze') - Large, (18" X 36" or larger) This hosta has a strange attraction for me, it has a certain glow about it. The rich gold margins contrast well with the almost round, dark green centers of leaves that have substance and shine. Lavender flowers appear in July. As attractive in spring as it is in summer. | ||
| $20 or "Two for $30" | ||
| Victory p (Zilis 2003) (Sport of H. nigrescens 'Elatior') - Huge, (30" X 70") Huge variegated hostas are as rare as they are impressive. This hosta is an upright, spreading huge clump of shiny, "Elm Green" leaves with a wide cream margin. Light lavender flowers in July on very tall, spreading scapes. Leave plenty of room for this beauty. | ||
| $20 or "Two for $30" | ||
Check out our complete collection of “Two for $20” and “Two for $30” hostas on the RETAIL page (link at left). Buy two of the same hosta at a reduced price. Enjoy two hostas in your own garden, or order with your hosta buying buddy!
Questions? Call Bob or Nancy 919-309-0649. They are nice people, easy to talk to, and like new hosta lovers.
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