Santa Rosa Gardens - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 33) Patriot C. Hosta ‘Patriot’ American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year Winner 1997. Heartshaped, glossy, medium-green leaves with a large white margin. Clump forming, medium growing. Displays lavender flowers July through August. ‘Patriot’ provides bright color in shade and wonderful foliage to enhance any planting. Prefers a fully shaded, moist, welldraining area. This low-care perennial is ideal for tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. Height 22"h x 30"w Spacing 2–3' Zones 3–9 HOS-PAT $8.99 Sum and substance Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ A A One of the more impressive and most popular hostas. Deeply veined, large, glossy chartreuse leaves tower above other plants. A classic in the shade garden. Lavender flower spikes 30" to 3' tall in early summer. One of the most sun tolerant, but best grown in bright shade to avoid leaf burn later in the summer. Prefers average moisture. Tolerant of a wide range of soils. Slug resistant. Apply aged manure or high nitrogen fertilizer, in late winter to early spring, for amazing growth. Height 3'h x 4'w Spacing 4–5' Zones 3–9 HOS-SUM $7.99 SHADE B C Royal standard D. Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ A large, fast-growing, vigorous hosta with dark green leaves. Full clumps topped with fragrant, white to light lavender flowers in midsummer. (Grulleman/Wayside/ASH 1986) Height 18"h x 3'w Spacing 4–6' Zone 3–9 HOS-ROY $5.99 Twilight Hosta ‘Twilight’ This spellbinding hosta is a sport of Hosta ‘Aureomarginata’ but with notably improved characteristics, such as larger leaves, wider variegation, and much heavier substance. Also boasts rounder leaves than ‘Aureomarginata.’ Green leaves with a yellow margin. Lavender flowers from July through August. Height 22"h x 30"w Spacing 16–28" Zones 3–9 HOS-TWI $8.99 SHADE D E SHADE So sweet E. Hosta ‘So Sweet’ Hosta of the Year Winner 1996. Offspring of ‘Fragrant Bouquet.’ Excellent vigor makes it suitable for mass planting. Medium-sized, crisp green, glossy, heart-shaped leaves with golden margins become white with age. Very fragrant, funnel-shaped, white flowers (with pale purple stripes) on tall scapes mid to late summer. Produces flowers more profusely when planted in a sunny spot. Prefers morning sun with afternoon shade in moist, welldrained, humus-rich soil. Fast growing. Attracts hummingbirds! Height 16"h x 28"w Spacing 2–3' Zones 3–9 HOS-SO $8.99 Wide brim F. Hosta ‘Wide Brim’ Arguably one of the best hostas, this is a large, showy, fast-growing plant with heart-shaped leaves, blue-green center, and a wide, irregular cream border. Light lavender to nearly white flowers appear July-August. Needs rich, moist soil. The bright colors in this hosta are needed in the shade garden to add brilliance. Height 16"h x 2'w Spacing 2–4' Zones 3–9 HOS-WID $8.99 SHADE F A SHADE SHADE www.santarosagardens.com · Toll Free: 1-866-681-0856 33 http://www.santarosagardens.com
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