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Fragrant Bouquet Hosta

The Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet, displays wavy leaves with a creamy edge and are apple green in the middle.The1998 AHS Hosta of the Year boasts wavy leaves with a creamy edge and apple green in between. The fragrant white flowers flowers bloom from July to August; however, Hostas are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 20 and a spread of 32-36, Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses.

Francis Williams Hosta

The Hosta Francis Williams, Hosta sieboldiana, is a large Hosta with wide yellow margins that surround blue-green centers, making it very striking. The white flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hostas are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 24 and a spread of 48-60, Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Francee Hosta

The Hosta Francee, Hosta fortunei, has heart-shaped dark green leaves with narrow yellow changing to white margins. The lavender flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hostas are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 18 and a spread of 36-48, Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Gold Standard Hosta

The Hosta 'Gold Standard', Hosta fortunei, has heart-shaped large broad leaves with creamy yellow and variable dark green margins. The pinkish, lavender flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hostas are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 24 and a spread of 36-48, Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Golden Tiara Hosta

The Hosta Golden Tiara has heart-shaped green leaves with wide chartreuse and white margins foliage, making it very striking. The dusky lavender flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hostas are not only known for their flowers. With a plant height of 12 and a spread of 24-36, Golden Tiara provides bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular landscape uses. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Great Expectations Hosta

The Hosta Great Expectations, 'Hosta sieboldiana', has puckered heart shaped leaves with creamy yellow centers and irregular blue-green edges. The white flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hostas are not known for their flowers. With a plant height of 24 and a spread of 36, Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Hosta - Guacamole

The Hosta Guacamole, Hosta 'Guacamole', is a medium sized hosta that has yellowish leaves with a wid green margin and stems producing white colored flowers. The white flowers of this fast growing hosta bloom in late summer, however, hostas are not known for their flowers. Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Guacamole is no exception. Guacamole needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Hosta - Gypsy Rose

The Hosta Gypsy Rose, Hosta 'Gypsy Rose', is a sport of the popular hosta Striptease. It is a medium sized hosta that has a creamy white to yellow leaves with a wid green margin and stems producing lavender colored flowers. The lavender flowers of this fast growing hosta bloom in late summer, however, hostas are not known for their flowers. Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Gypsy Rose is no exception. Gypsy Rose needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Halcyon Hosta

Hosta 'Halcyon', Hosta tardiana, is a vigorous grower and is known as one of the best blue Hostas. The white to pale lavender flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hostas are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 24 and a spread of 32-36, Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. It is also extremely slug-resistant due to its thick leaves. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses.

June Hosta

The Hosta 'June', Sport of H. Hacyon, displays leaves with a green edge and are have gold colored centers. The fragrant violet flowers flowers bloom from July to August; however, Hostas are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 16 and a spread of 32-36, this Hosta provides bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses.

Lancifolia Hosta

The Hosta Lancifolia was reported to be the first Hosta in America. The oval to lance-shaped, shiny green and slightly wavy foliage makes this variety very striking. The dark purple flowers bloom from July to August; however, Hostas are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 12 and a spread of 32-36, Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Hosta - Liberty

The Hosta Liberty, Hosta 'Liberty' (PP12,531), is a sport of the well known variety Sagae and is considered by many to be the finest hosta ever introduced. It is a medium sized hosta that has a dark green leaves with a wide golden yellow margin that changes to cream in the summer and stems producing lavender colored flowers. The lavender flowers of this fast growing hosta bloom in late summer, however, hostas are not known for their flowers. Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Liberty is no exception. Liberty needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot. Liberty is one of the best-variegated slug resistant hostas. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Night Before Christmas Hosta

The Hosta Night Before Christmas, 'Hosta', has large, pointed green leaves with narrow white centers. The foliage is slightly wavy with heavy leaf substance. The pale lavender flowers bloom from July to August; however, Hostas are not known for their flowers. Hosta Night Before Christmas needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained area. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Hosta - On Stage

The Hosta On Stage, Hosta 'On Stage', is one of the largest yellow and green variegated hosta's there is. The large pointed leaves are deeply veined and are green with varying shades of yellow-gold in the center. The pale lavender flowers of this fast growing hosta appear in early summer on 4-foot stems, however, hostas are not known for their flowers. Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and On Stage is no exception. On Stage performs best if planted in full shade but will tolerate some direct sun. Plant hosta 'On Stage' in any moist and well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Patriot Hosta

The Hosta Patriot, Hosta fortunei, has heart-shaped, glossy medium green leaves with a large white margin, making this variety very striking. The Hosta flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hostas are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 22 and a spread of 36-48, Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Hosta - Paul's Glory

The Hosta Paul's Glory, Hosta 'Paul's Glory', was Hosta of the year in 1999. The Hosta Paul's Glory has large pointed leaves are a brilliant gold with a wide blue edge. The pale lavender flowers of this fast growing hosta appear in early summer on 2-foot stems, however, hostas are not known for their flowers. Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Paul's Glory is no exception. Paul's Glory performs best if planted in full shade but will tolerate some direct sun. Plant Paul's Glory in any moist and well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Hosta - Pineapple Poll

The Hosta 'Pineapple Poll' exhibits intriguingly twisted and undulating leaves with an upright habit. The dark green leaves are heavily rippled and have good slug resistance. Leaves are 10" long x 4" wide. The lavender flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hostas are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 19" and a spread of 40-50, this Hosta provides bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. Hosta Pineapple Poll' needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained area. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. A show stopper in containers.

Hosta - Red October

The Hosta Red October, Hosta 'Red October', is considered one of the best of the red stalked hosta's. The long narrow leaves are blue-green on top and white underneath. What makes this hosta interesting is the stalks are almost red with the red fading into the leaf itself. The lavender flowers of this hosta appear on stems that are dark purplish red however, hostas are not known for their flowers. Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Red October is no exception. Red October performs best if planted in full shade but will tolerate some direct sun. Plant Red October hostas in any moist and well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Hosta - Revolution

The Hosta Revolution, Hosta 'Revolution', is a sport of the popular hosta Loyalist which in turn is a sport of the hosta Patriot. It is considered one of the most distinctive hosta's to be released in years. It has cream-colored leaves that are speckled with green and a irregular dark green margin around the leaves. The lavender flowers of this hosta appear on 20-inch stems, however hostas are not known for their flowers. Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Revolution is no exception. Revolution will tolerate shade to partial sun and should be planted in any moist, well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Hosta - Stained Glass

The Hosta Stained Glass, Hosta 'Stained Glass', is a sport of the hosta Guacamole and was Hosta of the year in 2006. It is considered one of the best hosta's to be released in years. It has shiny, deeply veined, golden foliage, which almost appears to give the leaves a stained glass effect. Each leaf is surrounded by a dark green margin. The fragrant lavender flowers of this hosta appear in late summer, however hostas are not known for their flowers. Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Stained Glass is no exception. Stained Glass is a sun tolerant hosta and should be planted in any moist, well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Royal Standard Hosta

The Hosta Royal Standard is a vigorous, large Hosta with dark green leaves, making this variety very striking. The light lavender fragrant flowers bloom from July to August; however, Hostas are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 18 and a spread of 36-48, Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Sum and Substance Hosta

The Hosta Sum and Substance, 'Hosta', has large, rounded leaves with heavy puckering. This Hosta is slug resistant and a vigorous grower. The lavender flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hostas are not known for their flowers. Sum and Substance was named Hosta of the Year in 2004, and one can see why. The flowers are on 50 scapes, making it one of a kind. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscapeplants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Variegata Hosta

The Hosta Variegata, Hosta undulata, has dramatic, narrow, lance-shaped wavy leaves with white centers edged in green, making it very striking. The Hosta flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hostas are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 18 and a spread of 24-36, Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses.

Whirlwind Hosta

The Hosta Whirlwind, 'Hosta', has upright pointed leaves that are twisted and folded. The creamy yellow to white centers and dark green margins give Whirlwind its name. The lavender flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hostas are not known for their flowers. With a plant height of 24 and a spread of 36, Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

Wide Brim Hosta

The Hosta Wide Brim has a deep blue-green center with very wide, irregular margins of cream with gold tints at maturity, making it very striking. The lavender flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hostas are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 20 and a spread of 32-36, Hostas provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses.

Icicles Licorice

The Licorice Plant, Helichrysum thianschanicum, is ideal for adding texture and structure to the front of borders. It exhibits long, narrow, velvety silver-colored foliage. Licorice plants have a upright compact habit. This perennial is cold tolerant. It is a very popular accent plant which looks like miniature silver Pine. Strong, quick to grow, with a compact habit, The Licorice Plant's Yellow flowers may appear in summer.

Hardy Ice Plant

The Delosperma Hardy Ice Plant, Delosperma cooperi, is a wonderful ground cover that has single, deep rose to purple blooms. The foliage, said to make this plant a real winner, is deep green, almost succulent looking and extremely shinny. Delosperma has a plant spread of 12-24 and a height of 4. Hot conditions keep the flowers blooming most of the summer and it requires little to no care. Delosperma looks great as a ground cover in a rock garden or in front of a perennial border.