Name: Hosta 'Best Of Twenty' | A Rare Benedict Legacy of Beryl Leaves and Amethyst Stems
Brand: Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada
Price: 25.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Hosta 'Best Of Twenty' | A Rare Benedict Legacy of Beryl Leaves and Amethyst Stems

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Description

A Rare Benedict Legacy | Beryl Leaves and Amethyst Stems

In the meticulous world of hosta breeding, some treasures take decades to move from a hybridizer’s private collection into the wider world, and Hosta 'Best of Twenty' is one such long-awaited gem. This "not-yet-registered" standout is the result of Herb Benedict’s discerning eye, selected as the crème de la crème from twenty superior longipes f. hypoglauca seedlings. It offers a sophisticated, small-to-medium silhouette that packs a massive visual punch, proving that you don’t need to be a giant to command attention in a Canadian woodland garden. If you’ve been hunting for a plant with "collector status" that actually has the rugged genetics to handle a frosty spring in Rimouski or a humid July in Niagara, this Benedict hallmark is finally ready for its debut.

Why It Stands Out

Intense Saturation: The heart-shaped leaves are a deep, matte blue-green, providing a cool sapphire backdrop that makes the vibrant stemwork truly "pop."
The Royal Petiole: What truly sets this variety apart are the extremely intense, purplish-red petioles that look as though they’ve been hand-painted with a rich beet juice stain.
Coordinated Colour: Unlike varieties that stop the pigment at the leaf base, 'Best of Twenty' carries that dramatic dark red hue all the way up its flower scapes.
Lavender Accents: In late summer, the dark scapes are topped with lavender blooms, creating a stunning jewel-toned contrast against the glaucous foliage.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Size	Small – Medium
Hardiness Zone	Canadian Zones 3–9
Colour	Blue-green with purplish-red petioles
Light Requirements	Partial to Full Shade

Grower's Tip

Because this Benedict selection has been "tucked away" for so many years, we take our stewardship of it very seriously. To ensure the sapphire-to-amethyst contrast is exactly as Herb intended, we employ our strict True to Type verification protocol. We wait for the first signs of that deep purple-red saturation to climb the petioles in our Bécancour fields before we clear any plant for travel. Whether you’re a collector in Victoria or a first-time gardener in Fredericton, you’ll receive a plant that has been vetted for the exact traits that made it the "best" of its batch.

Description

A Rare Benedict Legacy | Beryl Leaves and Amethyst Stems

In the meticulous world of hosta breeding, some treasures take decades to move from a hybridizer’s private collection into the wider world, and Hosta 'Best of Twenty' is one such long-awaited gem. This "not-yet-registered" standout is the result of Herb Benedict’s discerning eye, selected as the crème de la crème from twenty superior longipes f. hypoglauca seedlings. It offers a sophisticated, small-to-medium silhouette that packs a massive visual punch, proving that you don’t need to be a giant to command attention in a Canadian woodland garden. If you’ve been hunting for a plant with "collector status" that actually has the rugged genetics to handle a frosty spring in Rimouski or a humid July in Niagara, this Benedict hallmark is finally ready for its debut.

Why It Stands Out

Intense Saturation: The heart-shaped leaves are a deep, matte blue-green, providing a cool sapphire backdrop that makes the vibrant stemwork truly "pop."
The Royal Petiole: What truly sets this variety apart are the extremely intense, purplish-red petioles that look as though they’ve been hand-painted with a rich beet juice stain.
Coordinated Colour: Unlike varieties that stop the pigment at the leaf base, 'Best of Twenty' carries that dramatic dark red hue all the way up its flower scapes.
Lavender Accents: In late summer, the dark scapes are topped with lavender blooms, creating a stunning jewel-toned contrast against the glaucous foliage.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Size	Small – Medium
Hardiness Zone	Canadian Zones 3–9
Colour	Blue-green with purplish-red petioles
Light Requirements	Partial to Full Shade

Grower's Tip

Because this Benedict selection has been "tucked away" for so many years, we take our stewardship of it very seriously. To ensure the sapphire-to-amethyst contrast is exactly as Herb intended, we employ our strict True to Type verification protocol. We wait for the first signs of that deep purple-red saturation to climb the petioles in our Bécancour fields before we clear any plant for travel. Whether you’re a collector in Victoria or a first-time gardener in Fredericton, you’ll receive a plant that has been vetted for the exact traits that made it the "best" of its batch.

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