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The dark green leaves of Hosta 'Albo picta' have bright cream centres that eventually fade to soft green with the coming of early summer. Albopicta has been well regarded and widely grown, largely because of its handsome leaves, large size, and toughness. Deciduous.

Full shade will help keep the margins more distinct.

Neatly formed small edging hosta. Oval shaped leaves with a thin white edge. Lavender flowers early to mid summer. Deciduous.

You'll love having a large clump of 'Big Daddy' in the shady part of the garden because he's just so good looking. The large corrugated foliage is an attractive blue green and forms a bold clump. Near white blooms in late spring. Good slug resistance. Deciduous Perennial.

Green with gold stripes, matures to gold. Will tolerate some direct sun. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs. Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be removed any time before mid spring. Deciduous

Large blue grey heart shaped leaves with thick texture. Pale mauve to white flowers. Very impressive. Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse. Deciduous.

Heart shaped blue-grey foliage that is attractively 'puckered' and forms a bold clump. The pale mauve bell shaped flowers appear in late spring to early summer. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich moist soil for best results. The clump will keep on improving with age. Deciduous. Perennial.

Blue-green heart shaped foliage that is nicely puckered. Quite slow growing but will eventually form an attractive bold clump. Stems of lavender flowers in late spring-summer. Plant in a semi-shaded spot in nice rich moist soil. Deciduous Perennial.

Did you know that Hostas that have blue tones in the leaf are less susceptible to slug and snail damage?

This smaller selection has thick, intensely blue leaves and dainty white-light mauve flowers. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may be left alone for years. Deciduous. Perennial.

Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be removed any time before mid spring.

This large variety of Hosta its grown for its gorgeous powdery blue grey heart shaped leaves with thick texture. Pale mauve to white flowers. Very impressive. Can be used as under planting on evergreen trees for protection from the sun. Deciduous.

This little sweetie will win you over even if you don't like Mice! The thick blue-grey rounded foliage forms a very neat little clump. The spring-summer flowers are pale mauve but really it's about the foliage. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich moist soil. Hosta of the Year 2008. Deciduous. Perennial

As with many 'blue' Hostas this form is reasonably slug resistant.

This handsome Hosta is HUGE so make sure you give it room to grow and develop to its full glory. The large blue leaves are textured, ribbed and shiny. Will make a real statement in a semi-shaded and moist spot in the garden. White flowers in late spring-summer. Award Winner. Deciduous. Perennial.

Did you know that Hostas that have blue tones in the leaf are less susceptible to slug and snail damage?

Oval shaped blue-green upright foliage that is attractively 'puckered' and forms a bold clump. The pale Lavender bell shaped flowers appear in late spring to early summer. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich moist soil for best results. The clump will keep on improving with age. Deciduous perennial

Did you know that Hostas that have blue tones in the leaf are less susceptible to slug and snail damage?

An erect, medium hosta featuring cupped, wedge-shaped, heavily searsuckered, blue-green leaves and racemes of bell-shaped, pale lavender flowers. A dependable and versatile perennial requiring little care. Dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds. Deciduous. Perennial.

Did you know that Hostas that have blue tones in the leaf are less susceptible to slug and snail damage?

A wide cup-shaped rugose blue-green Hosta that has leaves of heavy substance that helps enhance the pearly white Summer flowers. Best with some shade and watering during hot, dry periods. Nice foliage to add a different depth of colour. Deciduous.

Captain Kirk is a stunning hosta displaying a wide 5cm green margin on gold centres - impressive. The colour holds well and it is a robust full bodied hosta of medium size with pale lavender blooms in late spring. Deciduous perennial

Named after a Star Trek character

This hosta has light green oval shaped leaves with a dash of pretty cream on the margin. This means it adds a bright contrast in a shaded position. Prefers dappled light and moist soil. Deciduous. Purple flowers held above the foliage.

Large heart shaped leaves of green with a bright yellow edge. Grows best in semi shade in rich soil with good drainage.

This outstanding hosta is a sport of Blue Angel and has the same compact habit. With large leaves of blue green with a cream edge which becomes wider as the plant matures it makes a stunning addition to your shady garden. White flowers in the summer.

Large and showy enough to use as specimen plants with dramatic large, rounded-heart shaped leaves with an attractive puckered surface, in a soft blue green hue. Happy in semi-shaded position in soil that does not dry out in summer. Perennial.

Early summer brings trumpet shaped blossoms, in white with a kiss of lavender.

A classic. The blue-green, heart shaped leaves with irregular cream margins come to a decided point. Lavender pink summer flowers. Takes considerable sun. Deciduous

This is a medium size hosta with a heart-shaped golden leaves and heavily rippled green margin. Early summer brings trumpet shaped blossoms, in white with a kiss of lavender. Happy in semi-shade to full shade.

Be prepared to be seriously wowed by this very large, lush Hosta. The huge emerald green leaves are of good substance and eventually form a significant clump. White blooms in late spring. Give this one room to grow as it will only get better with age. Best in semi-shade. Deciduous perennial. PVR.

Empress Wu is named after the only female Empress of China.

Firn Line is a gorgeously striking hosta with blue, thick, heart-shaped leaves accented with wide, creamy margin that matures to pure white. Pale lavender flowers appear early summer. Plant in a shady spot in nice rich moist soil for best results. Perennial.

Green leaves with a distinctive red blush that intensifies in spring and early summer.

This pretty hosta has upright heart-shaped blue-green leaves with margins that are initially golden but gradually mature to creamy white. Lavender flowers in Summer. Like other hostas in a blue tone First Frost is quite slug resistant.

Forms an impressive clump of thick, pointed, grey-blue leaves, topped in late summer with spikes of light lavender flowers. A strong grower with rippled margins and slight cupping towards the stem. Great as a bulk planting in morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled light.

A spectacular Hosta with apple green shiny leaves edged in creamy yellow. Grows quickly to form an awesome clump and is topped off with large, fragrant white flowers. Happiest in a shady position with protection from the afternoon sun. Deciduous perennial

A tidy mound of bold green leaves with a narrow white margin. Vigorous grower. Lavender flowers. Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse. Deciduous perennial.

Lovely heart shaped green leaves with yellow margins that fade to white. Pale lavender summer flowers. Rapid grower. Sun tolerant. Water during dry periods and don`t forget the snail bait! Deciduous.

Leaves with a white line between yellow centre and blue edge. Full Monty is a large Hosta with lavender flowers that grows in half shade/shade. Hostas perform best when grown in moist soil with protection from afternoon sun. Clumps will become more dramatic each growing season. Deciduous perennial.

Bright yellow heart shaped leaves with slight ruffling on edges. Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Purple flowers. A large hosta. Pest resistant. Protect from slugs and snails.

Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

Heart shaped golden foliage with hints of lime form a neat, tidy clump that will light up a shady part of the garden. In late spring-summer stems of mauve flowers rise above the foliage. More sun-tolerant than many Hostas but will probably still do best in the shade. Perennial.

Light up a shady corner with this attractive Hosta that that creamy yellow leaves with green margins. Stems of pale lavender flowers in summer. Quickly forms a robust clump of foliage and just gets better with age. Prefers rich moist soil. Perennial.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

This award winning Hosta has broad heart shaped leaves approximately 10cm long that come in tones of green outlined with golden yellow. Forms a bold clump. Stems of mauve bell shaped blooms in early summer. Plant in a semi-shaded spot in nice rich moist soil. Perennial. RHS AGM.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

Dramatic and unique at the same time. Medium to large leaves that are rounded and corrugated in tones of yellow. Forms a magnificent clump especially in a shady corner. Stems of white flowers in summer. Plant in rich moist soil for best results. Perennial.

Don`t forget to us your snail bait.

Twisted slender, yellow leaves with wavy curled edges of blue- ree, that randomly streaks to the centre. Lavender flowers in summer.

A great Hosta with green and white leaf stalks bearing stiff, thick, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with irregularly-margined, yellow centres that fade to white. Early summer brings trumpet shaped blossoms, in white- grey flowers. A great plant for those shady positions.

A lovely little Hosta with the most gorgeous blue-green foliage of good substance. In summer spikes of pale lavender flowers stand above the foliage. Plant in soil that does not completely dry out in summer and protect from slug and snail damage. Perennial.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

Narrow blue green leaves. Forms a small tidy mound. Lavender flowers appear on spikes in summer. Happiest in a moist shady position that does not dry out in summer, with protection from the afternoon sun. Protect from slugs and snails. Deciduous perennial.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

This is just a lovely Hosta with heart shaped leaves in a soft blue-gray shade. Eventually forms a medium sized clump and produces masses of mauve flower spikes in late spring. Happiest in a moist shady position with protection from the afternoon sun. Perennial.

A handsome Hosta with bold foliage of heavy substance. The leaves are cream in the centre with tones of apple green and blue-grey around the edges. Forms a lovely clump that just gets better with age. White flowers in late spring. Plant in semi-shade in rich moist soil. Perennial. PVR.

Bold, large leaves that are attractively textured. The leaves are gold with a strong green margin. Stems of mauve flowers rise above the foliage in late spring-summer. 'Inniswood' is remarkably sun tolerant but will probably still do best in the shade. Perennial.

This medium-large selection produces smooth, green leaves with slightly-rippled margins and an unusual shiny surface on both sides. Fragrant pale-lavender flowers appear in late summer. Excellent for massing in the landscape and in mixed containers or tubs.

A very attractive Hosta with large ribbed rich green leaves that form a graceful arching clump. In late spring white bell like flowers rise above the foliage on long stalks. Prefers semi-shade and rich moist soil. Perennial.

An award winning Hosta with grey-blue leaves overlaid strongly with splashes of light yellow. Very striking as the clump matures. Violet flowers in late spring-summer but really it is all about the foliage. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich soil that retains moisture. Perennial.

This is a gold leaf hosta with a dramatically contrasting edge of blue/green. The colour will give you the best contrast with morning sun. Pale lavender bell shaped flowers are held tall in summer. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may be left alone for years. Deciduous perennial.

Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs.

Kiwi Sunshine forms a medium size mound of leaves that emerge yellow gold in colour and then turn green as the season progresses. Kiwi Sunshine has pale lavender flowers and grows in half shade/shade. The height is 35 to 45 cm and the growth is medium to slow. Deciduous

Small to medium sized hosta with bright greenish yellow lance shaped leaves. Flowers are lavender. Plant in soil that does not completely dry out in summer and protect from slug and snail damage. Perennial.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

Superb new Hosta! Super thick dark green leaves, edged with golden yellow border, changing to cream in Summer. Lavender flowers in Summer. Best with afternoon shade and summer moisture. Deciduous

The lime green leaves of Hosta 'Lime Passion' are long and deeply veined. Full shade will help keep the margins more distinct. Hardy. Deciduous.

A highly rated and award winning Hosta with thick textured cup shaped leaves that are an intense blue-green shade. Palest lavender flowers in late spring. Loves a shady spot with nice rich moist soil. Has good resistance to slugs. You will just 'Love Pat'. Perennial.

A bold and striking Hosta with heart shaped leaves of good substance. The leaves have a white central zone with a strong broad green margin. Imagine a group of these lighting up a shady corner. Stems of lavender flowers in late spring-summer. Plant in nice rich moist soil. Perennial.

Named after popular Hosta Hybridizer the late Mildred Seaver this Hosta will delight you with large textured green leaves that have white margins. Stems of lavender flowers in summer. Plant in a shady spot in nice rich moist soil for best results. Perennial.

Dainty little green leaves on a dwarf plant no more than 12cm high. Mauve flowers. Excellent for edging. Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

Beautiful dark green leaves that are broadly splashed with white form a dramatic clump to light up those shady corners of the garden. The flowers which appear from late spring to summer are a soft lavender shade. Plant in nice rich moist soil. Perennial.

This is a striking hosta that has an eye catching pattern of white centred leaves edged with a wide green margin. This wonderful hosta is medium sized and shows some pest resistance. Lavender flowers. Height 50cm.

Attractive heart shaped leaves of rich green with broad margins of creamy white. Stems of bell shaped mauve blooms in late spring. Hostas perform their best when grown in moist soil with protection from afternoon sun. The longer you leave them the better they get. Perennial.

Pacific Blue Edger Hosta is an attractive sport of 'Gold Edger'. This blue hosta plant has prolific powder blue leaves. Small leaves in a dense display are topped by lavender flowers in summer. This mini hosta is perfect for borders.

A dramatic large leafed Hosta that eventually forms a bold clump of wavy green foliage edged strongly in white. In summer stems of mauve bell shaped flowers stand above the foliage. Happy in semi-shaded position in soil that does not dry out in summer. Perennial.

Use this Hosta in large drifts under deciduous trees or by pond and stream margins. As with all Hostas it is best to practice slug and snail protection.

An attractive Hosta with Lime green leaves and fragrant white flowers in summer. A great plant for a moist dappled light position. Deciduous in the Winter and protect with slug bait in spring when new growth emerges.

Praying Hands is unusual & considered to be a premium Hosta. It's very upright, narrow leaves are folded, resembling two hands folded in prayer. Leaves are dark green & rippled, with narrow, gold margins. It thrives in morning sun and afternoon shade. Will tolerate dappled light all day.

Perennial for shady areas, with a sturdy mound of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This mid-size selection has shiny and pointed green leaves, with a wide gold to creamy margin. Pale lavender flowers appear in summer time. Suitable also for planting in pots. Deciduous.

This Hosta is a little different in that the variegated foliage has tones of burgundy at the base as do the flower stalks. The flowers are a deep purple shade. The foliage has tones of cream and green. Plant in a semi-shaded position in nice rich moist soil. Perennial. PVR.

This stunning large specimen selection has powdery grey-blue leaves, edged in creamy white. Tall stems of lavender flowers appear in August. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs.

The bright blue-green, heavily corrugated, cupped leaves have deep quilting which intensifies as the plant matures. The late spring flowers are of the purest white. This is one of the large hosta varieties. The clumps will become more dramatic each growing season. Perennial.

Multiple award winning Hosta with large frosty blue leaves with creamy yellow margins. Lavender flowers will appear in Spring. Its regal vase-shaped growth habit makes it perfect for many garden situations. Best with some shade & summer moisture. Good for under planting in a woodlands. Deciduous.

A small, very blue hosta with unusual twisting leaves and upright habit. Producing Lavender flowers through summer. Ideal for running a low border in a cottage garden or woodlands. Don`t forget the snail bait! Deciduous.

An award winning Hosta with dramatic, ribbed foliage shaded green with creamy-white margins. Makes a beautiful clump for a shady spot. Pale lavender flowers in late spring-summer. Plant in rich moist soil for best results. This variety shows good resistance to slugs. Perennial. RHS AGM.

A beautiful Hosta with clean silver blue foliage that forms a robust clump that simply gets better with age. In summer stems of nodding bell like mauve flowers appear above the leaves. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich moist soil for best results. Can be container grown. Perennial.

This Hosta was bred right here in the Waikato.

Highly recommended medium hosta with frosty blue, pointed leaves, bordered with a creamy white margin providing perfect contrastwith Lavender flowers in Summer. Good resistance to slugs. Ideal under trees & shrubs for the shade and kept moist in hot, dry periods. Deciduous.

Large luscious leaves of green highlighted with white margins and topped off with stems of fragrant white flowers in summer. Lovely to group plant under trees as will perform best in semi-shaded position. Protect from slugs and snails. Perennial.

The pretty yellow leaves with a dark green margins have prominent veins throughout which give this hosta a stained glass window effect. Sun tolerant. Likes fertile soil and needs adequate moisture if grown in full sun. Has wonderfully scented pale lavender flowers in late summer. Perennial

Great for container or garden use.

Striptease has a very unusual “lightening strike” of white running around and through the lime green centre. The dark green leaves are centred with a bright chartreuse that fades during summer to a light green. The strip of pure white sometimes doesn't appear until plants are mature. Perennial

This hosta forms a sizeable clump.

The mature leaves of this Hosta are huge! Gorgeous, glossy, chartreuse, heart shaped leaves and palest lavender flowers make this a real stunner. Will perform its best in moist soil with protection from the afternoon sun. The longer it is established the better it will get.

A medium – large hosta with dark green leaves with wide irregular, chartreuse to yellow margins. Bell shaped lavender flowers in spring. This hosta is sure to brighten your shade garden. Best in a bit of sun to bring out the beautiful colouring. Perennial.

A pretty Hosta with strong mid-green leaves that are margined with a broad band of cream. Eventually forms a large clump with fragrant lavender flowers which appear in late spring. Happiest in a moist shady position with protection from the afternoon sun. Control slugs and snails.

Large 'corrugated' leaves in an attractive blue-green tone highlighted with a thunderbolt of yellow in the centre. Will form a bold clump for a shady part of the garden. Stems of white flowers appear from late spring to summer. Loves nice rich moist soil. Perennial.

Dramatic large leaves that are rounded and corrugated in tones of blue-green with pale yellow margins. Forms a magnificent clump especially in a shady corner. Stems of pale lavender flowers in summer. Plant in rich moist soil for best results. Perennial.

Treasure Trove has large green leaves with variable wide creamy-white margins. In late Spring plants are topped with lavender flowers. Multiplies quickly forming a delightful and sometimes amazing clump. Large mound size at maturity.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

Large lush leaves of good substance are toned green with wide yellow margins. Looks stunning in a semi-shaded position. Stalks of mauve flowers stand above the foliage in late spring. Loves rich moist soil and will just get better with age. Perennial.

An award winning Hosta with handsome heart shaped leaves in green with a broad rich cream margin. Stems of mauve bell shaped flowers appear in late Spring/summer. Happiest in moist soil with protection from the afternoon sun. The clumps will only improve with maturity. Perennial.