PINK VANGUARD (Seidl/Hollingsworth 2005)
Flower large, semi-double, pink. Long, broad guard petals surround several rows of inner petals having excellent substance. Opens a cool medium pink hue, passing lighter as the flower ages red accents at center. Very early flowering, vigorous plant with flowers that are resistant to late freeze damage. Plant height 80 cm.
SHE'S MY STAR (Klehm 2000)
Flowers double (Bomb type) multicolored pink and cream with tightly packed petals. The double row of round, large guard petals nicely hold the flower form. The blossom top matches the delicate color of the guards. Flowers slightly fragrant, good as a cut-flower. Strong stems, plant height 70 cm.
SINGING IN THE RAIN (Smith, Newton 2002)
Flowers semi-double, pleasantly fragrant. Newly opened flowers appear to be light orange, heavily flushed with pink, some petals have dark pink streaks. Mature flowers salmon to deep yellow. Combination of the two color stages gives the plant a very pretty two-tone effect (click on the photo to see them). Very floriferous, 3-4 buds per stem, 50 flowers in one plant! Flowers are virtually unaffected by heavy rain, thus the name. Plant height 120 cm. Very beautiful, only rarely offered peony, always in high demand. Limited amount of plants.
COMMAND PERFORMANCE (Hollingsworth 1996)
Full double, bomb-shaped flowers, very large (23 cm), cardinal red color, fragrant. Petals tightly packed to the center. One flower per stem, no sidebuds, so it is perfect for cutting. Plant height 80 cm.
CHRISTMAS VELVET (Anderson 1992)
Flowers large, double ball form, velvety red, pleasantly fragrant. The flowers bloom on strong stems above a leafy bush, so they are easily visible even from a distance. Thanks to the strong stems, the flowers are very suitable for cutting. Profusely flowering and healthy growing peony with nice foliage, plant height 70 cm.
CORAL MAGIC (Klehm 1998)
Flowers large, semi-double, cup-shaped, reddish-pink to deep rose coral with two to three rows of petals, with contrasting golden-yellow stamens in the center. The flowers grow singly on strong stems that have pretty dark green foliage. Plant height 80 cm. A beautiful novelty from a well-known American breeder.
ATHENA (Saunders 1949)
Flowers single, large, ivory-white to apricot-yellow with prominently present lavender flares at the base of the flower petals, contrasting golden-yellow stamens in the centre. It is a quadruple hybrid created from P. lactiflora x {(P. macrophylla x P. mlokosewitschii) x P. officinalis} breeding. Light fragrance. Early blooming, floriferous and vigorous with strong stems. Only rarely offered. Recommended. Plant height 80 cm.
JOKER (Rogers L./A. 2004)
Full double flowers, 1 - 3 per stem. Flowers open dark pink, matures to white-centre with pink picotee edge. Plants 80 cm high, strong stems. A beautiful peony, stunning flower colour changes during a day.
STAINED GLASS - fragrant hosta
Large heart-shaped leaves bright yellow in the center, dark green on the edges, irregular transitions between the two colors are light green. It blooms in late summer with very fragrant, pale lavender-purple flowers. Plant height 50 cm. A beautiful variety, very fragrant flowers, suitable for semi-shaded habitats, tolerates sunlight well.
CATHEDRAL WINDOWS - fragrant hosta
Large leaves with a wide dark green margin and yellow center. Large, nearly white flowers are fragrant! Bloom in late summer. Height of plant 50 cm. Excellent tetraploid sort with fragrant flowers, sun tolerant.
DIANA REMEMBERED - fragrant hosta
Shiny, blue-green leaves with a very wide, creamy yellow border. Vigorous Hosta plantaginea hybrid. Flowers white, very fragrant in late summer. Plant height 50 cm. A beautiful variety named after the late Diana, Princess of Wales, suitable for semi-shaded habitats, tolerates sunlight well.
VENUS - fragrant hosta
Leaves large (up to 30 cm), oval, bright light green, shiny to waxy surface with deeply engraved longitudinal veins. In late summer, it blooms with large (up to 13 cm long), pure white, very fragrant flowers. Compared to other hostas, it can tolerate quite a lot of sun. Plant height 50 cm.
TOM SCHMID - large hosta
Long blue leaves with thin white margin and upright growth. Plant height 60-70 cm, flowers lavender, tall flowering stems - up to120 cm.
RISKY BUSINESS - medium hosta
Deep green, oblong-lanceolate leaves with a contrasting white central stripe. Flowers lavender. Plant height 40 cm, width 50 cm. An excellent cultivar with a symmetrical growth, a very effective contrast of the white center on deep green leaves and a nice inflorescence. Suitable for containers and perennial plantings.
ORANGE MARMALADE - large hosta
Leaves with a white-yellow-orange center and dark green edges. Later in the season the center turns white. Individual leaves often have different shades of color - depending on their age - from green-orange to yellow-orange to white, which creates a beautiful color effect. Lavender flowers, plant height 50 cm, width 80 cm.
STILETTO - small hosta
Leaves very narrow, fresh green with a thin cream to white wave edges. Plants 15-20 cm high and 25 cm wide, after a few years form dense clusters of leaves. Suitable for containers, shady rock gardens and in the foreground of perennial beds.
LITTLE WONDER - small hosta
Leaves with a green center and a creamy yellow edge form a small dense tuft. Plant height only 10-15 cm, width 20-25 cm, flowers lavender. Suitable for containers, shady rock gardens and in the foreground of perennial beds. One of the nicest little hostas, really a 'little wonder'. I am sending a clump of several plants.
BLUE MOUSE EARS - small hosta
Small, round blue-green leaves resembling 'mouse ears' are very firm, leathery with a suede surface. Plant height only 15 cm, width 20 cm, lavender flowers. Suitable for containers, troughs and shady rock gardens. Nice, interesting miniature hosta.
BABY BUNTING - small hosta
The cute little leaves are blue-green, almost perfectly round and have some nice corrugation. Baby Bunting forms a dense mound of cupped foliage. Height only 15 cm, width 25 cm, flowers bright purple. Suitable for containers, troughs and shady rock gardens. Fine, little known miniature hosta.
GAIJIN - small hosta
Shiny narrow green leaves with a thin yellow margin. Height only 5-10 cm, width 15 cm, flowers lavender. Suitable for containers, troughs and shady rock gardens. Cute miniature hosta...
LEMON LIME - small hosta
Leaves are elongated, golden yellow, wavy. The color of the leaves can be light green to yellow depending on the light conditions. It blooms in July with dark lavender flowers. Height 15-20 cm, width 20-30 cm., creates a dense tuft. Suitable for containers, on the edge of a flower bed, or shady rock gardens. I am sending a clump of several plants.
ONE MAN'S TREASURE - middle hosta
Shiny green foliage is accompanied by vivid red stems, making this a very attractive combination. It blooms purple during the summer. Leaves 16x13cm, plant height 40 cm, width 50 cm. A very popular hosta.
VERONICA LAKE - small hosta
Leaves are heart-shaped, dark green with a whitish-yellow edge. Leaves regularly spaced, forming a neat clump. It blooms in July, flowers lavender. Plants 20 cm tall and 30 cm wide. Suitable for containers, shady rock gardens and in the foreground of perennial beds.
ALLAN P. MCCONNELL - small hosta
Leaves dark green with a pure white narrow edge. Plant height 20 cm, width 30 cm, lavender flowers. Suitable for containers, shady rock gardens and in the foreground of perennial beds. I am sending a clump of several plants.
