Smith's Gardens, Inc. - Part Shade Hosta Profile

•	Creates a cute, compact mound of white-margined foliage.
•	A strong grower and is excellent for the edge of the border.
•	Lavender flowers appear in late June into July.
•

•	This sport of Sum and Substance has huge, shiny, chartreuse leaves with a wide white margin.
•	Deep veins and wavy edges add interest to this already stunning plant.
•	Pale lavender flowers in summer.
•

•	Green leaves with a yellow to cream wavy margin.
•	A low spreading hosta, and can reach 40" across at maturity.
•	Purple flowers on 24-30" tall scapes in summer.
•

•	A distinctive hosta with narrow leaves that emerge in spring green, then quickly develop a bright yellow center with a thin green, wavy margin.
•	Forms a dense clump that is excellent for edging.
•	Lavender flower appear in summer.
•

•	Shiny dark-green leaves are incredibly rippled.
•	With its vigorous growth rate and compact size, Spartan Arrow is perfect for edging.
•	The compact clump is topped by masses of lavender flowers in summer.
•

Hostas for Part Shade
Hosta

Growing Conditions

Sun exposure: part shade (2 to 4 hours of sunlight a day)

Soil: performs best in average to fertile, well-drained soil, but are tolerant of a wide
        range of conditions. Avoid sites that are
        extremely wet or excessively dry.

Traits

Special Care Instructions
None, hostas are a care-free, low maintenance plant.

Flowering Time
May through August, depending on the variety.

Characteristics, Uses, and Fun Facts
Hostas are tough, long-lived plants which grow despite neglect. They are perfect for the beginning gardener. But, for those of us that love plants, Hostas respond wonderfully to amended soils and high fertility, rewarding the attentive gardener profusely. Though not commonly used as such, hostas are a wonderful nectar source for hummingbirds.
How large will a particular hosta will get? The size and growth rate of hostas greatly depends on sunlight, soil type, moisture, and fertility. The best benchmark to use on how large a hosta will grow is to observe other hostas in the area and note their size categories.

                                              Varieties

Attracts Hummingbirds

Good Cut Flower & Foliage

Atlantis Large, 24" tall

•	Long, dark green, wavy leaves with a wide gold margin.
•	It is a rapid grower that will form a majestic clump up to 5' wide in time.
•	Good slug resistance.
•	Lavender flowers on 30" tall spikes are produced summer

Captain Kirk Medium, 23" tall

•	A heavy textured sport of Gold Standard with wide, dark green margins.
•	A fast growth rate and makes a full, lush plant quickly.
•	Lavender flowers on 30" stems in mid-summer.
•

Carolina Sunshine Small, 14" tall

•	A vigorous grower rapidly forming mounds of long, glossy green leaves edged with yellow.
•	Lavender flowers.
•
•

Cathedral Windows Medium, 20" tall

•	Dark green leaves highlighted with a yellow center.
•	As the leaves mature, they become dome-shaped.
•	Large, fragrant, near-white flowers are produced well above the foliage in late summer.
•

•	The cute leaves of this Japanese hybrid are a creamy-white, edged with a green margin.
•	Tiny lavender flowers top the clump in early summer.
•
•

Cat's Eye Mini, 4-6" tall

•	Heart-shaped, lightly wavy leaves are bright yellow when planted in some morning sun.
•	In more shade, the color deepens to chartreuse.
•	In mid-summer, clusters of purple buds open to small, bell-shaped, light lavender flowers.
•

Cheatin' Heart Very Small, 8" tall

•	Emerges bright chartreuse and brightens up to glowing yellow in summer.
•	An upright habit, red petioles, and narrow leaves make this hosta a real standout in the garden.
•	Lavender flowers in mid-summer.
•

Cherry Tart Very Small, 6-8" tall

•	This cute sport of Hosta 'Shiny Penny' has small chartreuse leaves bordered by a narrow green edge, and a slight twist to the leaf.
•	A vigorous grower for a miniature.
•
•

Cracker Crumbs Mini, 5" tall

•	Long, narrow leaves have wide, dark green edges surrounding a creamy white center that fades to white in summer
•	Attractive purple flowers on red stems accent the leaves in mid to late summer.
•
•

Cherry Tomato Mini, 5" tall

•	Puckered, blue-green leaves with cream edges.
•	A fast growing hosta that matures early.
•	Great for massing in the landscape.
•	Dense lavender flowers.

Christmas Tree Medium, 18" tall

•	Forms an arching, wiggly clump of extremely rippled, narrow leaves.
•	Morning sun will keep its chartreuse foliage the brightest.
•	Mature plants will develop red speckled petioles.
•	Lavender flowers in mid-summer.

Curly Fries Mini, 6" tall

•	Stunningly bright, white centered leaves and dark green irregular edges.
•	A sport of Hosta 'Patriot'
•	This smaller Hosta is great for the front of the garden where its bright foliage can be appreciated.
•

Fire and Ice Small, 12-15" tall

•	Bright yellow foliage with red petioles, and wavy leaf margins.
•	New leaves glow neon yellow in early spring.
•	Lavender flowers in summer.
•

Fire Island Small, 12-14" tall

•	Extraordinary thick, waxy leaves are slender with dark green edges and white centers.
•	Plants have a very upright habit.
•	Light lavender blooms in summer.
•

•	Long, narrow, tapered leaves are green with bright yellow, ruffled margins in spring.
•	In summer, the margins brighten to creamy white.
•	Lavender flowers in late summer.
•

Fire Works Very Small, 8-10" tall

•	Long narrow foliage is golden yellow with a broad green margin.
•	A tetraploid sport of Kabitan.
•	Lavender flowers in summer.
•

First Mate Very Small, 10" tall

•	Bright green leaves with a narrow white margin.
•	This is a great hosta that grows rapidly a makes a very dense and leafy clump in the landscape.
•	Tolerates a surprising amount of sun.
•	Lavender flowers in summer.

Francee Medium, 16-20" tall

Broad Band Large, 23" tall

•	Heart-shaped leaves boast yellow to creamy white margins that jet into the dark green center.
•	The extra wide, showy margins are what set this hosta apart from the others.
•	Near white flowers are produced in mid to late summer.
•

Frozen Margarita Large, 24-26" tall

•	This vigorous sport of Fried Bananas has large chartreuse leaves with a white edge.
•	Mature foliage is slightly wavy and corrugated.
•	Very fragrant lavender flowers in August.
•

Great Expectations Medium, 20" tall

•	Thick, nearly round, puckered leaves have wide, blue-green margins that bleed into the creamy yellow center.
•	This hosta is slow to establish and will benefit from regular applications of fertilizer and heavy watering during the first season.
•	Spectacular once established.
•	White flowers in early summer.

Hanky Panky Small, 12-15" tall

•	A sport of Striptease with a wide green center and yellow margin, an ivory halo separates the center from the margin.
•
•
•

Hideout Mini, 6" tall

•	Slightly twisted, green leaves with a bright white center.
•	A striking speciment for the front of the border or container garden.
•	Pale purple flowers in mid to late July.
•

Hosta sizing:
   Mini: <6" tall                     Medium: 16-22" tall
Very Small: 7-10" tall          Large: 23-28" tall
Small: 11-15" tall             Giant: >28" tall

Alakazaam Mini, 5-6" tall

Hush Puppie Mini, 5-6" tall

•	Small green leaves that are edged with a wide creamy yellow border.
•	This short, but fast growing Hosta venusta hybrid is perfect for edging and borders.
•	Dark lavender flowers on 8" stems in June.
•

Independence Medium, 16-20" tall

•	A reverse sport of Revolution with a broad cream-white margin flecked with green.
•	Lavender flowers in summer.
•
•

Ivory Coast Medium, 20" tall

•	Grey green leaves with a wide cream margin that fades to white.
•	The thick leaves are very resistant to slugs and snail damage.
•	Makes a great specimen hosta!
•	Lavender flowers in summer.

Journey's End Large, 24" tall

•	Big, ruffled leaves with yellow-gold centers and wide, dark green margins that bleed into the centers.
•	An outstanding specimen plant.
•	A sport of Hosta ‘Choo Choo Train’.
•	Pale lavender flowers are produced mid-summer.

June Medium, 16-20" tall

•	A sport of Hosta 'Halcyon' with golden yellow leaves and wide blue-green margins.
•	Does best in part shade, in deep shade plants will look like Touch of Class while too much sun can lead to a bleached look.
•	Host of the Year for 2001.
•	Pale lavender flowers in summer.

Jurassic Park Giant, 48" tall

•	The name, Jurassic Park, says it all. This hosta looks like it's from pre-historic times. Massive leaves can be 16" long and 14" wide. The original clump measures 9' (yes 9 feet) across after 12 years in the garden, even after taking divisions!
•	When it comes to giant green Hostas, Jurassic Park devours any competition.
•	Hostas respond wonderfully to fertilizer, especially a monster like Jurassic Park.
•	Lavender flowers tower over the leaves in mid-summer.

Key West Giant, 28" tall

•	Large, bright gold, heart-shaped leaves.
•	Bright filtered shade draws out the most intense gold coloration.
•	A vigorous grower.
•	Lavender flowers top the clump in early summer

Komodo Dragon Giant, 28-32" tall

•	A giant of a hosta, forming a cascading mound of large green leaves, that are slightly rippled along the edges, on long stems.
•	Pale lavender flowers in mid-summer are held just above the foliage.
•
•

Lakeside Cupcake Mini, 5" tall

•	Cupped, thick textured blue-green leaves sporting a wide creamy white center.
•	Near white flowers attract Hummingbirds in late spring.
•
•

Lakeside Dragonfly Small, 14" tall

•	Elegant, shiny foliage is 6-1/2" long by 3" wide with dark green centers and wide white margins.
•	It forms a spreading mound 14" tall and has a medium to fast growth rate and will fill in an area nicely.
•	Great plant for the edging and filling in areas near the front of the border.
•	Lavender flowers are held above the foliage in mid-summer.

Lemon Zest Mini, 6" tall

•	Forms a low mound of narrow, bright gold, wavy foliage.
•	A hybrid cross of H. 'Shining Tot' and 'Gold Regal'.
•	Pale purple flowers in August on 12” stems.
•

Limey Lisa Mini, 4-6" tall

•	Forms a wonderful clump of tiny, heart-shaped chartreuse leaves held on long stems like little spoons.
•	Lavender flowers in early summer.
•
•

Little Treasure Mini, 6" tall

•	Long, narrow, pointed leaves of blue-green with creamy white centers.
•	Sport of H. 'Little Jay'.
•	Lavender flowers appear in early summer.
•

Loyalist Medium, 16-20" tall

•	Heavy leaves with a dark green margin and a wide white center.
•	Slower growing, wonderful for the borders edge.
•	Lavender flower appear in summer.
•

Margarita Gold Medium, 18-22" tall

•	Heavily puckered, thick substanced, bright gold foliage with an irregular green edge.
•	A Smith's Gardens selection from Hosta 'August Moon'.
•	A vigorous growing, mid-sized hosta.
•	Lavender flowers in July.

Mighty Mouse Mini, 5-6" tall

•	A diminutive little thing that is nearly too cute for words.
•	Its habit is a perfect mound with small, thick blue-green leaves edged in creamy yellow.
•	A sport of Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'.
•	Cute lavender flowers arrive in mid-summer on short stems just above the foliage.

Moonstruck Small, 12-14" tall

•	A smaller hosta with long, narrow bright white to cream leaves with an irregular edge of blue-green.
•	Fast growing for a white centered hosta, Moonstruck will form graceful mounds of foliage with age.
•	Lavender flowers appear in summer.
•

Night Before Christmas Medium, 16-22" tall

•	A vigorous growing hosta with large, wedge shaped, shiny, dark green leaves with a bright white center.
•	Forms a large cascading mound of foliage that is very eye catching.
•	Lavender flower appear in summer.
•

Paradigm Medium, 20" tall

•	Incredibly thick textured, puckered and crinkled gold leaves with a broad irregular band of green.
•	An excellent specimen hosta for the shade garden.
•	Pale lavender flower appear in summer.
•

Parhelion Giant, 32" tall

•	Has the huge leaves of its parent, H. 'Sum and Substance', with the addition of narrow, irregular, creamy margins.
•	There is also a slight ripple to the leaf edges, giving it further dimension.
•	Lavender flower appear in mid-summer.
•

Patriot Medium, 16-20" tall

•	A sport of H. 'Francee' with thick, dark green leaves and a wide, irregular margin of cream to white.
•	A fast growing selection that eyes up rapidly, this is an excellent landscape type hosta for mass planting and edging.
•	Pale lavender flower appear in summer.
•

•	A distinctive hosta with narrow leaves that emerge in spring green, then quickly develop a bright yellow center with a thin green, wavy margin.
•	Forms a dense clump that is excellent for edging.
•	Lavender flower appear in summer.
•

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Small, 15" tall

•	Heavily corrugated, ovate leaves with dark green margins that sometimes jet into the creamy yellow to white center.
•	Bright purple flowers appear on 15" stems in mid-summer.
•
•

Peanut Mini, 6" tall

•	Bright yellow leaves with a slightly wavy edge glow in the shade garden. The undersides of the leaf blades are silvery-white, contrasting with the red flecked leaf stem.
•	Heavy substance is resistant to slug and snail damage.
•	Will bleach in too much sun.
•	Pale lavender flower appear in summer.

Prairie Moon Medium, 16" tall

•	A most unusual hosta!
•	Habit is distinctly vase shaped, but it's the leaves that make this hosta a true stand-out. The foliage stands nearly straight up and is folded in upon itself, like hands held in prayer.
•	To add to the mystique, each leaf edge has a thin, gold band of color.
•	Performs best with afternoon shade.

Praying Hands Medium, 18" tall

Queen Josephine Medium, 16-20" tall

•	Glossy green foliage that looks like it was shellacked.
•	Each leaf is bordered by a wide yellow margin which fades to creamy-white as the season progresses.
•	Lavender flowers appear above the foliage in mid-summer.
•

Sagae Large, 24-28" tall

•	Wide, waxy, undulating gray-green leaves with irregular gold margins.
•	A statuesque hosta that rapidly forms a large specimen plant.
•	One of our favorites!
•	Lavender flowers appear in late summer

Rainbow's End Very Small, 10" tall

•	Contributes form, color, and texture to the shade garden.
•	Its leaves are thick and rubbery, almost plastic like, with stunning, bright yellow centers that jet out into the green margin.
•	Lavender flowers on reddish stems in late summer.
•

Rainforest Sunrise Small, 12-15" tall

•	A charming hosta with thick, puckered, rounded leaves that are bright gold with a narrow green edge.
•	For the front of the border. Try combining with Dwarf Solomon's Seal and Lungwort.
•	Lavender flowers in early summer.
•	2013 Hosta of the Year.

Revolution Medium, 15-22" tall

•	Incredibly thick, dark green leaves with wide creamy-white centers that are irregularly flecked with green speckles.
•	Lavender colored flowers appear in summer.
•
•

Ripple Effect Very Small, 10" tall

•	A unique sport of Hosta 'June' with long, narrow, wavy leaves.
•	New leaves emerge yellow with a very thin blue-green margin and turn chartreuse with a dark green margin in summer.
•	Pale purple flowers are produced on light lavender stems in late summer
•

Shimmy Shake Medium, 12" tall

•	Long, beautifully shaped light green leaves that ripple and twist as they reach up and out, making a flat spreading mound.
•	This hosta is considered a medium for its width rather than height, becoming a mound 12" tall by 24" wide.
•	Exquisite star-like, lavender flowers in summer.
•

Spartan Arrow Very Small, 10-12" tall

Stained Glass Large, 24" tall

•	An outstanding sport of Hosta 'Guacamole' that has incredibly bright yellow leaves with rich green margins..
•	The color intensifies as the season progresses.
•	A fantastic Hosta for use as either a specimen or mass planting.
•	Fragrant white flowers in July and August.

Strawberry Yogurt Small, 15" tall

Striptease Medium, 16-18" tall

•	Wide, dark green margins border a gold center. The name, Striptease, was chosen due to a thin, white band that separates the gold center from the green edge.
•	Upon maturity, the white band will become more pronounced.
•	An unusual specimen hosta that matures quickly.
•	Pale lavender flowers in summer.

Sum and Substance Giant, 36" tall

•	Huge leaves vary in color from pale green to chartreuse to gold depending on the amount of shade it is grown in.
•	Big and bold with good sun tolerance.
•	Pale lavender flowers in summer.
•

Summer Music Medium, 16-20" tall

•	A spectacular hosta with broad, slightly twisted, white leaves surrounded with an irregular golden-yellow to chartreuse border, all within an irregular green margin.
•	Extremely colorful!
•	To bring out rich greens, grow it in more shade; to bring out the yellows and cream, grow it in light shade.
•	Pale lavender flowers in summer.

Surfer Girl Mini, 5-6" tall

•	Green, lance-shaped leaves are sharply pointed and deeply rippled with a satiny sheen.
•	The wavy edges of the leaves are very pronounced and inspired the name.
•	Pale purple flowers are held above the foliage in summer.
•

Teaspoon Very Small, 11" tall

•	Creates a dense mound of small, cupped, round green leaves on long thin petioles, looking just like a teaspoon.
•	This fast grower is an excellent choice for the front of the border.
•	Pale lavender flowers top the plant in July.
•

Twist of Lime Mini, 6" tall

•	A distinctive hosta with narrow leaves that emerge in spring green, then quickly develop a bright yellow center with a thin green, wavy margin.
•	A vigorous grower for a miniature, perfect for the front of the border, container gardens, and shady rock gardens.
•	Lavender flower appear in mid-summer.
•

Victory Giant, 28-32" tall

•	A strong, vigorous plant that forms a huge mound of heart-shaped, shiny green leaves with yellow to creamy white margins.
•	Thick substance and good slug resistance.
•	Will be Hosta of the Year for 2015.
•	Tall spikes of near white flowers top this hosta in mid-summer.

Vulcan Medium, 20" tall

•	A distinctive hosta with narrow leaves that emerge in spring green, then quickly develop a bright yellow center with a thin green, wavy margin.
•	Forms a dense clump that is excellent for edging.
•	Lavender flower appear in summer.
•

Waving Winds Small, 15" tall

White Feather Medium, 18" tall

•	One of the most unique colored hostas we have ever seen and it's creating quite a buzz with gardeners. The plants emerge snow white and keeps its gorgeous white color through spring. Then, streaks of green start to appear as the season progresses.
•	Because this hosta starts every year completely white, avoid deep shade, or you'll end up with a weak plant.
•	Pair with Lungworts and Piqsqueak for a dazzling spring display.
•	Lavender flowers in mid-summer.

Winter Snow Giant, 32-36" tall

Woodland Elf Mini, 5-6" tall

Sagae and On Stage Hosta with Karmina Hardy Geranium and a Japanese Maple Tree