Show Date: 18 Jan 12
Hostas sometimes get a bad rap because EVERYONE with shade has them. Well, of course they do, Hostas are the best plants for shade and I found some fabulous new varieties I want to share with you!!
There are 4 catagories: Mini – which are generally no bigger than 8 inches tall; short – usually no taller than 15 inches; medium – these are generally no taller than 24 inches and then there’s large – you get it from that point
Hosta 'Dixie Chickadee'
The above mini Hosta ‘Dixie Chickadee’ grows to just 4 inches tall and maybe 12 inches wide. The tiny lavendar flowers are slightly fragrant. All the hosta I show you are hardy to zone 3 and prefer part shade to shade.
Hosta 'Remember Me'
This short Hosta, ‘Remember Me’, starts the season with bright yellow leaves that turn white in the Summer. It grows to 15 inches tall with a 20 inch width.
Hosta 'Spilt Milk'
This medium size Hosta, ‘Spilt Milk’, grows to about 22 inches tall and has heavily textured leaves that look as though milk were splashed on them. No two leaves are alike. Heavy textured leaves deter slugs!
Hosta 'Devil's Advocate'
‘Devil’s Advocate’ is a large hosta that grows to 36 inches tall and 4 feet wide. The edges of it’s huge leaves turn an apple green over the season.
For a look at all the new hosta varieties I found click on this link to Bluestone Perennials. It will take you right to the Hostas then look in the corner for “new item” . Always check your local nursery first to see if they have the variety you’re looking for.
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