Hosta 'Whirligig' features distinctive upright foliage with twisted, pointed leaves that stand taller due to longer petioles. While occasionally compared to H. 'Whirlwind,' Whirligig offers more pronounced twisting in its leaves, creating a dynamic and textured appearance.
Hosta 'Wolverine' commands attention with its blue-green, wavy leaves bordered by wide gold margins, each extending up to 10 inches. This variety swiftly forms a dense, cascading mound, adding textured layers to shaded garden settings. In late summer, 20-inch scapes elevate delicate lavender flowers, adding to its ornamental appeal.
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Get ready for an unparalleled experience with Hosta 'World Cup'! This hosta features stunning gold leaves that reach high into the sky, ensuring it stands out in any garden. The corrugated leaves with white undersides add intrigue, and its upright growth habit makes it a must-have for any hosta enthusiast. Look out for beautiful purple blooms in the summer! Hosta 'World Cup' typically reaches a mature height of 20 to 30 inches, depending on its planting location and soil quality. It thrives in morning sun or high, filtered afternoon light, so don’t hide this award-winning plant in deep shade. It’s truly an outstanding selection!
Hosta 'Wu-La-La' elevates the grandeur of the classic H. 'Empress Wu' with its expansive blue-green leaves edged in vibrant apple-green margins, adding visual intrigue and depth. This hosta offers substantial foliage that matures over approximately five years, culminating in a commanding size sure to attract attention. Early to midsummer brings violet blooms that complement its striking foliage, making 'Wu-La-La' a distinguished choice for any shade garden seeking bold texture and colour contrast.
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Hosta 'Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' features a twist on the popular 'Striptease' sport with its bright yellow borders and dark leaf center. The leaves twist and cup, adding extra texture, before flattening out later in the season. With distinctive spring foliage and eye-catching lavender flowers, this hosta is a must-have for any collection.
Hosta 'Yin' is a medium-sized hosta with shiny, pointed dark green leaves and a creamy-yellow to white margin, making for a visually striking plant. Its good substance and medium-slow growth rate make it a low-maintenance addition to any semi-shaded or shaded garden. A sport of H. 'Maize and Blue.'
Hosta 'Zorro' is a refined all-green sport of H. 'Justine', featuring lustrous dark green leaves that subtly mask their veins. Its rich, intense colouration enhances the visual appeal of any garden or landscape. As a late spring riser, 'Zorro' adds a unique timing element to garden progression, making it an excellent choice for creating layered plant displays with lasting interest.
Note: Our 'Zorro' thrives in almost full shade, with a small afternoon sun window between 3-4 p.m. It's the darkest green and shiniest hosta we've seen!
Photo courtesy Naylor Creek Nursery
Hosta 'Zucchini Fries' is a distinctive hosta featuring emerging leaves with striking purple backs. As the season progresses, dark purple petioles remain prominent while the leaves mature to a blue to blue-green hue, with purple colouring extending along the leaf veins. Its long, wavy-edged leaves resemble curled fries and form a compact, evenly rosetted clump approximately 12" tall and wide, potentially larger under ideal conditions. Dark-toned bloom scapes and pods complement its unique foliage. Developed by the breeder Rick Goodenough, this variety brings an exceptional palette and form to any garden collection.
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