Get lost in the charm of 'Osiris Obscure' (24"H), a large hosta with mesmerizing green (with a blue tinge), textured foliage. The heart-shaped, wavy, thick leaves add a touch of whimsy to any shade garden. And don't miss the pop of white flowers in summer.
'Osiris Pacha,' is a large and robust hosta variety. Its soft green foliage boasts a beautiful creamy-ivory edge, creating a striking contrast. Perfect for any garden, this variety also produces pale lavender flowers. Elevate your garden with the magnificent 'Osiris Pacha.'
Discover 'Pandora' O/S (12"x23"), a beautiful and unique cultivar with a slightly rippled margin, shiny and twisted leaves, and a pale green colour. Its flowers are striped in a delicate pale lavender hue. Named after the planet in the futuristic movie "Avatar," this hosta will bring an otherworldly charm to any garden. This introduction by Randy Goodwin is unavailable in Canada or the USA, making it as rare as possible. We have the only Originator Stock at the current time, so take advantage of this exclusive opportunity.
Photos courtesy of Randy Goodwin (Hybridizer)
As the 2007 "Hosta of the Year," selected by the American Hosta Growers Association, 'Paradigm' boasts stunning gold leaves with a striking blue-green edge. Its heavily corrugated and wavy texture adds extra visual interest. Bring this award-winning hosta to your garden for a touch of elegance.
Seasonal leaf change: chartreuse > golden yellow centre / blue-green margin
'Paradise Joyce' (16X40") is a unique sport of 'Halcyon' with beautiful chartreuse to yellow centres that brighten to ivory all season long. The smooth, cupped leaves are of good substance and contrast perfectly with the lavender flowers. With moderate to rapid growth and easy maintenance, it's perfect for flower beds or pots.
Seasonal leaf change: blue-green > yellow > white centre / blue margin
Our top-selling solid-green hosta...when available!!
Discover the show-stopping 'Paradise Restored' hosta. This solid-green beauty, a sport of 'Paradise on Fire,' boasts captivating colour and sturdy foliage. Lavender blooms arrive midsummer on this rugged, lush green hosta. Don't wait to add this fan-favorite to your collection!
'Paradise Sandstorm' is a stunning addition to any garden with its heart-shaped blue-green leaves that transform to a unique yellowish-white in some sunlight. A sport of 'Paradise Joyce,' this plant is a true standout. Add a touch of paradise to your outdoor space with this 16" tall beauty.
Photo courtesy Kees Henzen
Patricia (14"x24") is a vigorous grower with a green center and chartreuse border. This sport of H. 'Birchwood Parky's Gold' forms a dense clump and boasts mid-season lavender flowers.
Hosta of the Year Collection (AHGA-1997)
'Patriot' Hosta - Awarded "1997 Hosta of the Year" by the American Hosta Growers Association, this versatile hosta boasts a bold green center and an extensive white margin. With its light lavender flowers, it's a must-have for any hosta garden. Experience the beauty of this top-rated white-margined hosta.
Seasonal leaf change: N/A
Mature height: 13" (33.0 cm)
Mature spread: 30" (76.2 cm)
AHS Classification by mature height: Medium
Hybridizer: Machen ® 1991
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Sold by: Hosta Choice Gardens | Becancour, QC | Canada
Indulge in the elegance of 'Peacock Strut,' a stunning hosta with green foliage perched atop upright, rich purple petioles like regal feathers. Its medium to large size is perfect for a statement container or accent in any garden. Don't miss its July bloom of lavender flowers on purple scapes—a must-have for any purple-petioled hosta lover.
Unleash your garden's playful charm with 'Peek-a-Boo Purple'! This unique blue-green hosta boasts wavy, lance-shaped leaves on a sturdy, upright mound. Stand back and admire the gorgeous contrast between the burgundy petiole and the vibrant foliage.
Seasonal leaf change: blue > blue green
Don Dean Collection
A sport of H. 'First Frost,' this hosta features blue leaves with wide bright gold margins that fade to cream in the summer. The thick leaves provide superb slug resistance and maintain a vibrant appearance until the first frost of fall.
Seasonal leaf change: blue centre / gold >cream margin
Get the perfect touch of elegance with 'Plum Delicious' (16"x24"). The heart-shaped, blue leaves feature delicate white veins and a subtle gray hue. Inheriting thick leaves and red legs from its popular parent hosta H. 'Plum Pudding,' this hosta is calm and graceful. Elevate your garden with 'Plum Delicious.'
'Plum Pudding' (16"x24") is a medium-sized hosta with dark green rounded leaves and rich purple scapes and flowers. With very good substance and ease of seed setting, this seedling from Bob Solberg's purple hybridizing line is great for hybridizing and container display.
Grow a winning hand with 'Poker'! This hosta boasts blue-green spring leaves with a thin yellow margin. Summer brings green leaves and a contrasting white margin, while the wavy edges and pointed shape add interest—pale lavender flowers in the summer.
Seasonal leaf change: blue green > green centre / yellow > white margin
'Pole Cat' is a rare and unique hosta, featuring dark green foliage with a striking white centre speckled with green dots. A thin chartreuse strip separates the centre and margin, adding an interesting contrast. This plant produces lovely lavender flowers in July, making it a beautiful addition to any garden. Take advantage of the chance to buy this hard-to-find gem!
Tony Avent Collection
'Potomac Pride' is a 3' wide clump featuring large, shiny black green leaves and spidery purple flowers in early summer. A vigorous grower, this cross (H. ‘Blue Umbrellas’ x H. yingeri ‘Treasure Island’) stands out with its unique foliage and stunning blooms.
1995 National Convention Hosta- Washington, D.C.
Tony Avent Collection
'Proud Sentry' is a unique hosta by hybridizer extraordinaire Don Dean. Its upright, fountain-shaped clump boasts long, pointed green leaves with yellow edges that fade to creamy white. This cultivar was created from a cross of 'Swoosh' seedling, 'Crested Surf,' and 'Venetian Blue.' In midsummer, it produces 30" tall spikes of light lavender flowers.
Don Dean Collection
Seasonal leaf change: green centre / yellow > creamy white margin
'Punky' (13"x26") is the perfect addition to any garden. The H. 'Blue Wedgewood' sport is a small hosta with leaves with a heavy substance, a gold centre, and a blue margin. As the season progresses, the centre becomes a bright yellow, creating a beautiful contrast. Take advantage of the pale lavender flowers that bloom in the summer.
Seasonal leaf change: green > bright yellow centre / blue > blue-green margin
Discover the uniquely bred 'Purple Bow Tie' O/S from Ohio hosta expert Dave Bowe. This hosta boasts a compact size (9"x17") and medium green, ovate leaves with a subtle wave and dull finish. Registered in 2021 as a seedling of (H. 'One Man's Treasure' X H. 'Cinnamon Sticks') x H. 'Cookie Crumbs.' With deep purple, bell-shaped flowers blooming into September, this cultivar will surely add a pop of colour to any garden.
Purchased at the 2018 American Hosta Association Convention auction in Peoria, Illinois, for $140 USD.
Plants offered are divisions from the Originator Stock plant from the auction. Very rare selection and does not appear to be available in Canada or the USA.
Photo courtesy Dave Bowe (Hybridizer)
'Quill' is a unique plant with long, shiny green leaves that are heavily ruffled and have white backs. Despite their twisting and turning appearance, these leaves are surprisingly soft to the touch. Adding to its charm are deep purple flowers (spidery - yingeri parentage) atop the clump, creating a beautiful display.
Photo courtesy of Naylor Creek Nursery
'Razzmatazz' (16"x36") is a medium-sized, rare hosta that will add vibrant movement to your garden. Its long, green leaves feature rippled white margins and noticeable veins, with the tips of the leaves gracefully curling downward. In mid to late summer, this hosta produces pale lavender flowers.
'Red Dragon' is a luxurious addition to any garden. Its elegant, upright mound showcases shiny green leaves that resemble dragon wings, supported by striking red stems. In late summer, vibrant purple flowers bloom atop the red-scapes. Perfect for full morning sun or dappled shade.
Indulge in the luscious beauty of 'Red Wine Fries.' This hybrid of 'Cranberry Wine' and 'Curly Fries' boasts elongated, wavy, twisted leaves that transition from blue-grey to medium green. Its stout, purple petioles hold the foliage upright, creating a fountain-like display. Blooming in late summer, this fast-growing Hosta is a must-have for any garden.
Seasonal leaf change: gray-green > medium green
'Reflections' (16"x39") features heart-shaped green leaves with a yellow-to-white color transition, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any garden. The margins change colour throughout the seasons, providing an ever-changing and eye-catching display.
Seasonal leaf change: green centre / cream > white margin
Photo courtesy Randy Goodwin (Hybridizer)
'Regal Tot' (8"x20") is a unique hybrid between H. ‘Gold Regal’ and H. ‘Shining Tot.' Enjoy a neat and compact mound of roundish gold foliage that starts off chartreuse in colour, but becomes a vibrant gold as the season progresses. Adorned with pale purple flowers in mid-summer, this hosta is a showstopper in our garden.
Seasonal leaf change: chartreuse > gold > chartreuse
'Rhino' O/S (18"x30") is a medium-sized hosta with glossy dark green leaves and a unique yellow margin that transitions to a creamy white margin as the season progresses. With tremendous substance, this hosta can thrive in both sun and shade, producing beautiful lavender flowers. A sport of hosta 'Splashed Leather,' it reaches a height of at least 18". The pots available are divisions of our Originator Stock plant—a rare selection.
Seasonal leaf change: green centre / yellow > creamy-white margin
'Riviera Sunset' is a beautifully unique plant with green leaves featuring a wide orange-gold margin and white and gray streaks. As the season progresses, the golden margin fades to a creamy white. Standing 14 inches tall and 35 inches wide, it offers a stunning display of lavender flowers in the summertime.
Seasonal leaf change: green centre / orange gold > creamy-white margin
Don Dean Collection
Photo courtesy Don Dean (Hybridizer)
'Road Rage' is a funky, unique hosta measuring 14"H. With puckered and crinkled green leaves, it forms a wild and unruly mound that resembles being run over in a 'Road Rage' incident. Don't be fooled by its appearance—this hosta is virus-free and adds an edgy touch to any garden. Lavender flowers.
Beilstein Collection
Get ready to set sail with 'Rowan My Boat'! With waxy, puckered blue leaves folded like petite kayaks, this medium to large plant will make a playful addition to your garden. Named after Doug Beilstein's grandson, this hosta will surely be a treasure in any spot.
Beilstein Collection
Photo courtesy Naylor Creek Nursery
'Rubies and Ruffles' boasts stunning red petioles and textured leaves with creamy white, ruffled margins. Its upright, spreading growth habit adds visual interest to gardens, while its late-season purplish red scapes and pale purple flowers make it stand out.
Goodwin Collection
Introducing 'Ruffed Up,' the sun-tanning Hosta that won't burn (good constant moisture required). Its colour shifts from green to yellow-gold, with exceptional growth and substance. With genes from H. 'Bottom Line,' this clump boasts tall, strong scapes and ruffled gold foliage. Experience the delight of owning this spectacular plant.
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'Sahara Nights' (15"H) boasts stunning and unique bluish-green leaves with ruffled edges and a matt finish. With its upright clump and strong, robust structure, this plant offers beauty and durability. In midsummer, this variety is adorned with lovely lavender flowers. A must-have for any garden!
Seasonal leaf change: blue > bluish-green
Photo courtesy Graham Raw
'Saketini (9"x20") is a compact and uniquely coloured hosta, perfect for the front of a shaded garden. Its pale yellowish-green leaves have a slight shine and a wavy texture, giving it a distinct appearance. In late summer, you can enjoy its pale purple closed flower buds on 16" scapes—a great addition to any garden. 'Saketini' prefers some morning sun to develop its unique colouring.
Seasonal leaf change: pale-green > yellowish-green
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis
'Sanctuary' O/S is the perfect addition to any garden with its vibrant blue and symmetrical form. Its unique color-changing ability will amaze, turning from green to blue as the season advances. This plant will surely add beauty to any landscape with its attractive lavender flower scapes. Extremely rare variety from the breeding program of Monty and Julie Carlson. Originator's Stock.
Seasonal leaf change: green > blue
Picture courtesy of Monty Carlson
Enjoy the bold blue of 'Sapphire Pillows,' a stunning hosta from Don Dean. Its heavily corrugated leaves have a slight cupping at the mid-rib and tip, ensuring a unique texture. Keep out of direct sunlight for vibrant blue colour late into the season. Adorned with lavender flowers in summer. Plants offered are growing in a 4" container.
Seasonal leaf change: blue > blue-green
Don Dean Collection
Experience the stunning beauty of 'School Bus', bred by renowned hybridizer Bill Janssen. This hosta adds a glossy touch to your late summer garden with its delicate, yellow leaves (green early) and slightly wavy margins. Its impressive growth rate and unique structure make it a must-have for any hosta lover.
Seasonal leaf change: green > yellow
Hosta 'Sea Dream' (20"x55"), part of the renowned Sea Series by Mildred Seaver. This hybrid of H. 'Neat Splash' × an unnamed seedling, forms a large mound with wavy, corrugated leaves that turn green throughout the season. With medium lavender flowers blooming from mid-July to August, Sea Dream is a must-have for any garden.
'Silver Light' (9"x24") boasts small, heart-shaped leaves in a striking silvery-blue colour, thanks to its abundant wax coating. Enjoy the blue hue throughout the growing season, and be treated to fragrant lavender flowers in mid to late summer.
Seasonal leaf change: silvery-blue > blue-green (late season)
Photo courtesy of Danny Van Eechaute
'Silver Moon,' a stunning 2009 Hans Hansen introduction. Its thick, powder-blue leaves are backed in powdery white, forming a sizable 19" tall x 50" wide clump. In midsummer, 18" spikes of light lavender flowers attract hummingbirds.
Seasonal leaf change: blue > blue-green
Get ready to dance in the garden with 'Silver Wedding!' This unusual hosta boasts a mound of rippled and twisted silver-blue foliage that emerges early in the season and still looks great at the end. With long, pointed leaves and delicate pale lavender flowers in summer, this hosta will surely add a playful touch to any garden.
Seasonal leaf change: blue > blue-green
'Singing In The Rain' PP19,565, an exclusive plant by Walters Gardens, Inc. that is the reverse sport of 'Dancing in the Rain' PP15977. With ovate leaves, pointed tips, and deep veins, this plant offers good substance and some corrugation when mature. The chartreuse margin brightens to gold, while pale lavender flowers bloom in midsummer.
Seasonal leaf change: blue-green centre / chartreuse > gold margin
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
'Sister Act' (18"x40") is the perfect addition to any garden. This sport of H. 'Step Sister' offers wider margins, giving the leaves a beautiful contrast of blue and bright gold. Its wax coating adds a hazy appearance to the gold centre in spring, and in summer, the leaves turn a stunning bright gold with dark green margins. With near-white flowers in early summer, this hosta is sure to make a statement.
Seasonal leaf change: greenish-gold > gold centre / blue > dark green margin
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
Skyrocket (19"x39") is a stunning hosta variety that features broad, ovate golden-yellow leaves with a shiny top and glaucous underside. Its lightly cupped, wavy, and corrugated leaves form a vase-shaped mound. Mid-July, medium lavender flowers bloom above the foliage, clustered in whirls along the scape. A cross between 'Gold Regal' and a gold 'Tokudama' seedling.
'Slim and Trim' (7"x16"), a rare Herb Benedict seedling of H. 'Purple Verticillated Elf'. With its small, elongated, medium-blue leaves, this plant is a vigorous grower and produces beautiful lavender flowers late in the season.
Indulge in the opulent beauty of 'Smoke Signals'. Vibrant blue-green foliage with a subtle shimmer adds depth to any garden. Spear-shaped leaves stand upright, creating a striking and elegant appearance. Delicate, lavender flowers with delicate stripes grace this plant in mid-summer. Elevate your outdoor space with this extraordinary and rare find.
'Smokey Mountains' (12"x20") is a unique and eye-catching hosta with a "bumpy" corrugation, deep cupping, and rich blue-green foliage. Developed by renowned hosta breeders Doug and Mardy Beilstein, this hybrid of 'King of Spades' stands out from the rest. Enjoy its beautiful lavender flowers in August.
Beilstein Collection
Photo courtesy of Mark Zilis
Indulge in the luxurious beauty of 'Smokey' O/S. Its narrow, twisted dark green leaves exude sophistication while its intense white backs evoke a sense of exclusivity. With fertile seeds and a small mature size, you'll receive a division from the Originator Stock for a truly premium addition to your garden. For more information and pictures on this outstanding hosta visit the Hosta Library @ www.hostalibrary.org
