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What is the most beautiful hosta?
19 of the Best Hostas for Gardeners in Zones 3-11
- August Moon. A cultivar of H.
- Blue Mouse Ears.
- Color Festival.
- Curly Fries.
- Empress Wu.
- First Frost.
- Fragrant Bouquet.
- Francee.
How many varieties of hostas are there?
There are 70 species of hostas and over 3,000 registered varieties, so you have lots to choose from. Though they do bloom, they are grown primarily for their beautiful foliage which adds interesting texture and color to the garden all season long.
How do I know what type of hosta I have?
Look at the surface of the leaves. Hostas have smooth or puckered leaves and are never haired. Their surfaces may be matt, shiny or waxy but are usually satiny. Leaf color is usually green, but some hostas may have lighter green, white or yellow stripes or rims.
What is the 2021 hosta of the year?
Rainbow’s end
The 2021 winner is Rainbow’s end. This hosta has beautiful, variegated and shiny leaves. The bright yellow leaves have dark green margins that jut into the center. As summer progresses, the yellow turns a creamy white.
What is the most common hosta?
Hosta Frances Williams This is one of the most popular Hostas, growing in the partial or full shade. This plant is slow to establish but has thick strongly-veined blue-green leaves that have wide yellow-green margins.
What hosta grows the biggest?
Shadowland® ‘Empress Wu’ Hosta
- The largest hosta, reaching over 6 feet wide!
- Massive blue-green foliage.
- Leathery texture is resistant to slug damage.
- Soft violet flowers in midsummer.
- Zones 3-9, part sun/shade, 4′ tall x 6′ wide at maturity.
What is the fastest growing hosta?
Faster growing hostas include Empress Wu, Sum and Substance, Vulcan, Island Breeze and Royal Wedding. Growers should note that hostas that have not yet been vernalized often appear different than more mature plants that have undergone a cold treatment.