 Hostas come in a wide range of sizes and as you go through our listing you will see a letter in parenthesis after the name which denotes the height of the plant…the ledger below will help to convert this to inches.
** denotes new for 2008 |
 Baby Blue Eyes[mini/small] (Solberg) A new favorite little blue for us...very blue, heart-shaped leaves form a showy, flat clump with a tight growing habit. This cross between H. ‘Cody’ and H. ‘Dorset Blue’ has great substance and lavender flowers on 8-10” scapes. Grows well and looks great |
 Barbara Ann[L] (Muntons Microplants) Nice H. sieboldiana ‘Elegans’ sport …beautiful wide white border surrounds a nicely rounded and corrugated blue leaf with great substance. Differs from H. ‘Northern Exposure’. Topped with white flowers |
| **Barbara May [M] (Solberg) New introduction from Bob Solberg that is sure to appeal…medium blue-green leaves show heavy bloom on both sides and are wavy with a slightly rippled margin. Makes a ruffled blue clump topped with lavender flowers |
| Beckoning PPAF [L] (Saville) A new sport from H. ‘Blue Angel’ with gold leaves framed by a wide blue-green border…the border feathers to the center and shows a nice rippling effect. The huge heart-shaped leaves are somewhat cupped and topped with white flowers |
 Bedazzled[S] (Don Dean) From Don Dean of Minnesota…quite nice and small in size. Leaves are medium blue-green framed by a wide golden-yellow margin which later changes to a dark green center and greenish yellow margin. Great substance and some cupping on slightly corrugated leaves that are topped with lavender flowers midsummer |
| Bedford Blue [M] (Chrystal) This unique blue is new from Europe and comes from a cross between H. hypoleuca and H. ‘Halcyon’…beautiful, pointed, chalky blue leaves are topped with lavender flowers |
 Big Daddy[L] (Aden) Chalky-blue leaves are rounded, cupped and puckered at maturity...compact growing habit and looks great with gold plants. Topped with white flowers in late spring Remains one of our favorites |
| Bitsy Gold [mini] (Savory) Great little gold that works well as an edger or used in the rock garden...delightful in a small container. The gold leaves are very narrow and elongated and make a cute clump. Lavender flowers late |
| Bingo [M] (Belle Gardens) Hosta ‘Tokudama Aureonebulosa’ seedling that came from Belle Gardens in the early ‘90’s. Nicely corrugated blue-green leaves are framed by a very wide gold margin...good substance. Topped with lavender flowers |
| Blazing Saddles [M/L] (Avent) Tony brings forth a wonderful new and vigorous introduction with H. 'Blue Umbrellas' parentage...forms a huge clump of dark green leaves surrounded by a wide creamy-white margin. Lavender flowers appear in early summer |
 Blue Angel[L] (Aden) Very large with heavy-textured blue-green leaves that form a clump which commands attention ...probably the largest "blue" grown. Evenly textured leaves and white flowers create a magnificent specimen |
| Blue Chip [S] (Benedict/Olson) Forms a charming petite clump of heart shaped blue leaves of good substance. Pale lavender flowers come very late in the season and are held quite close |
| Blue Clown [S] (Benedict/Stratton) Wonderful blue hybrid created by Dr. Benedict from a selfed H. ‘Dorset Blue’ seedling. Thick leaves are an intense blue-green and form a dense mound topped with pale lavender flowers in July |
 Blue Eyes[M] (Herman) Very vigorous grower and makes a nice clump in a short time…blue leaves are somewhat puckered and cupped. Topped with lavender flowers and has great substance |
 Blue Flame[M] (Naylor Creek Nursery) Variegated sport of H. ‘Fragrant Blue’…smooth heart-shaped leaves are a medium blue-green framed by a variable yellow border. Near white flowers. Although the parent is said to be fragrant we do not believe H. ‘Blue Flame’ to be fragrant. Possibly the same as H. ‘Secret Love’ |
| Blue Hawaii [L] (Petryszyn) Very vigorous blue hosta with an upright habit…can reach 30” tall. Leaves are nicely corrugated, but flat, and hold their color well throughout the season. Topped with pure white flowers |
| Blue Ice [mini] (Benedict) Good substance and blue color on a small hosta…heart-shaped leaves topped with lavender flowers on short scapes. Good for front of the border |
 Blue Mouse Ears[mini/small] (Deckert) A wonderful new blue mini that has been in great demand...very round blue leaves are quite thick and form a nice tight mound. Will hold a unique place in any hosta garden and will be topped with lavender flowers midseason |
 **Blue My Mind[M] (Gowan) This new hybrid from H. ‘Dorset Clown’ is very vigorous and forms a dense mound rapidly. Leathery, chalky-bluelleaves are heart-shaped and slightly rippled. Near white flowers appear in early summer. A great new hosta that will fill a shady spot with beauty |
 Blueberry Tart[S] (Solberg) Great new small blue from Bob Solberg that is a cross between H. ‘Blue Cadet’ and H. ‘Fall Bouquet’…intense blue foliage with a distinctive folded leaf shape. Makes a cute, tight mound and blooms in July with small pinkish-purple flowers. This one will hold its color well all season and grow vigorously in gardens everywhere |
| Bobbie Sue (Owens) Makes a nice clump of dark green leaves surrounded by a very wide white margin that is slightly rippled. Leaf is quite shiny on both sides. Good substance and topped with pale lavender flowers |
 Bodacious Blue [L] (Goodwin/Hiland/Whitmore) This H. sieboldiana seedling is a huge blue hosta that has a vigorous growth rate and makes a tall handsome clump. Long pointed blue-green leaves are topped with near white flowers in June. Impressive! |
| Bold and Brassy (Seaver) Wonderful gold crinkled leaves have great substance and a nice appearance…lavender flowers appear midseason. Special plant that will fit nicely into any garden |
 Border Favourite[S] (Jan van den Top) Unique sport of H. ‘Little Aurora’…round leaf is very dark green surrounded by a good yellow margin. Different from H. ‘Sultana’ as the green leaf center is quite dark. Topped with lavender flowers |
 Borwick Beauty[L] (Aden) Leaves have yellow centers with irregular blue-green margins…good substance and white flowers make this variegated sieboldiana type a bright spot in a shady garden. We feel this is the same plant as H. ‘Color Glory’ and have made the decision to only list H. ‘Borwick Beauty’ from now on |
 Boyz Toy[mini/small] (Scheer) Alttara Scheer brings us a new creation for 2006…this sassy plant emerges bright chartreuse with pointy little red leaf tips (it’s a mini, so you have to look close, but it’s a unique identifiable feature). As the red fades on the tips, the slightly glossy leaves turn bright yellow and in July it sends up brassy scapes in perfect proportion to the clump with ultraviolet flowers in abundance. Leaves have good substance and the compact clump has a vigorous growth rate. Will tolerate more sun than most and colors up best with a few hours of direct sun. Clump will reach 6”x12” at maturity |
| Bridegroom [S] (Benedict) Interesting small mound of upward twisted and pointed leaves with rippled margins are held on their petioles like no other hosta…a satiny sheen and dark green color add to the plant. Lavender flowers in late summer |
| Bright Lights [M] Aden) Beautiful gold leaves with wide blue-green margins…faster growing and more vigorous selection of H. ‘Tokudama Aureonebulosa’. White flowers. Great plant! |
 Buttered Popcorn[M] (Naylor Creek Nursery) Parentage on this seedling is unknown…in spring the leaves are a nice apple-green surrounded by a clear creamy-yellow border but as the season progresses the center of the leaves turn a light “buttered popcorn” yellow and the border becomes bright white if grown in adequate light (color combination is quite unique). Leaves have good substance and a nice sheen. Medium sized clump is topped with lavender flowers in early summer |