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'Abba Dabba Do' is a vibrant sport of H. 'Sun Power' created by plant expert Tony Avent. This hosta features a vivid yellow edge that beautifully complements the lush green foliage. It boasts the same growth and sun tolerance as its predecessor, with potential for 5-foot-wide clumps. Add a cheerful touch to your garden with 'Abba Dabba Do.'
Seasonal leaf change: blue-green > green centre / green > creamy gold margin
Mature height: 28" (71 cm)
Mature spread: 60" (152 cm)
Classification: Large
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Experience the unique beauty of 'Apple Pie' in your garden. With lovely soft heart-shaped leaves adorned with strong veining, this rare variety is a must-have for any hosta collector. Leaves start a shiny yellow in Spring and transition to light green in late June. Growing up to 45" wide at a medium-fast rate, it thrives in morning sun or semi-shaded areas. This hosta, originated by Tony Avent, produces beautiful lavender flowers for added charm.
Please Note: This is a different 'Apple Pie' cultivar than the "Apple Pie' cultivar from Eric Smith. Please check Plant Delights Nursery, Inc for this cultivar from Tony Avent.
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Ride into your garden with 'Blazing Saddles'! This stunning hosta boasts a 4' wide clump of dark green leaves with a wide, creamy white edge. Durable and eye-catching, it also produces lovely lavender flowers. Saddle up and add some character to your landscape!
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Get your hands on 'Dixie Cups', with a nice mound of cupped and corrugated blue-green leaves! These leaves emerge powdery blue in the spring, but as the glaucous coating fades, they become shiny and vibrant. Plus, enjoy tightly stacked lavender flowers in the late summer. Quirky and fun, just like your garden!
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'Floramora' is a 2018 introduction from Plant Delights Nursery. It boasts glossy green leaves and fragrant, white flowers. The result of a cross between Japanese Hosta longipes and Chinese Hosta plantaginea, this 12" tall x 30" wide clump adds beauty and fragrance to any garden.
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Hosta 'Gotta Little Blues' is a fast-multiplying dwarf Hosta that thrives in hot and humid conditions. Its 10" tall and 30" wide clump features corrugated, powder-blue leaves, providing a stunning addition to any garden. Its origins are from Hosta sieboldiana making it a reliable and resilient choice for any gardening enthusiast.
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Experience the unique beauty of H. 'Long Tail Lights'! This 2017 Plant Delights Nursery introduction offers a striking display of textured, deeply-veined leaves in medium green, edged with a wide golden border that fades to cream. Standing at 10" tall and 2' wide, this plant also boasts a 2' tall scape of lovely lavender flowers in late summer. Rarely seen in Canada.
Seasonal leaf change: green centre / golden yellow > cream margin
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'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.
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'Surfer Dude' O/S (18"x36"). features a 3" wide clump of unique, wavy-edged leaves that resemble a large wave. Adorned with 30" spikes of purple-and-white striped buds, it offers large, lightly fragrant flowers in August and September, making it a stunning addition to any garden. Inventory will be Originator's Stock divis
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Introducing the elegant and compact 'Tongue Lashing', a 2018 creation from Plant Delights Nursery. Its twisted, dark green leaves and vibrant, dark purple flowers make for a stunning display in mid-July. Ideal for rock gardens, this unique plant is a result of complex crossbreeding. 6" tall x 15" wide clumps.
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Add a unique touch to your garden with 'White Wall Tire' (16"x44"). Combining the durability of H. 'Undulata' and the growth form of H. 'Fortunei', this unique hosta boasts 3' wide clumps that emerge white in spring and gradually develop green speckles and green veins. Sturdy 30" scapes of light lavender flowers make it a hummingbird haven. Morning sun exposure helps with colour development (do not plant in deep shade).