Hosta
Try hostas, one of the best perennial flowers for shade gardens. Hostas display beautiful foliage that looks good from spring to fall.
There's an amazing number of hostas available in different sizes, shapes, and colors. Discover which will look best in your yard.
"… Year in 2007 by the Hosta Growers Association … edges . Unlike many hostas , the colors become … with other small hostas . Size : 14 inches … Introduced : 2004 A small hosta with big color … Among the cutest hostas around ,'Blue Mouse … was voted the 2008 Hosta of the Year by the …"
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… plant, wash it off so you can see the hosta crowns.) Carefully break apart the … shoots coming out of a crown. If your hostas are too large to lift out of the ground … garden fork or flat spade. Plant your hosta divisions in the ground at the same …
… can't be overlooked. Hostas give gardens a jolt of … on seersucker leaves Hosta Montana Aureomarginata … crock lifts a Halcyon hosta to fingertip level, right . Two potted hostas , Birchwood Parky's … right , winds past hosta Golden Tiara (two plants …
Hostas are among the showiest and most reliable … giants that sprawl 6 feet across or more. Hostas have showy leaves that are variegated … until established. In cold areas, protect hostas the first winter with 1 to 2 inches of shredded …
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… foliage. Plant it with astilbe or hosta so you don't end up with a … white-variegated leaves. Hostas are among the showiest and easy … cultivars being variegated. Some hosta flowers are very fragrant. Hostas are hardy in Zones 3-8. Top …
… for example, bacopa, purple pansy, white nemesia, and yellow strawflower mix well with 'Fire and Ice' hosta . Hint: Growing hostas and other perennials in tall containers can help protect them from hungry rabbits early in the season. Bright …
Stunning Shade Garden Design Ideas
… perfect complement to a hosta and gold-leaf 'Chardonnay … underneath a planting of blue hostas , purple coleus, and … a couple of types of hosta and 'Gold Heart' bleeding … heart. Test Garden Tip: Hostas usually have a coarse … mounds of Japanese maple, hosta , and other perennials …
Top Plants That Thrive in Clay
… garden for its attractive foliage, many hostas also produce pretty spikes of white or lavender blooms. 'Patriot' hosta , pictured, has blue-green leaves dramatically edged in pure white. Name: Hosta selections Zones: 3-9 Blazing star is …
Garden Plants with a Tropical Flair
… of leaf colors and sizes, hosta are among the most tropical … sprawl 6 feet across or more. Hostas have showy leaves that are … and narrow to wide. Some hosta flowers are very fragrant. For the most part, hostas are carefree plants. With …
Design Lessons from a Minnesota Shade Garden
… rustic flagstone path. Beds of hosta and yellow Corydalis lutea … Corydalis is a perfect companion for hostas because the foliage creates a wonderful textural contrast. Blue hosta varieties stand out against … Test Garden Tip: Contrast hostas with other fine-leaf plants …