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Lady Isobel Barnett Hosta

Lady Isobel Barnett Hosta is just that………a Lady. What a Hosta. The pictures here are of a plant that is 8-9 years old and it has never been divided. It has upwards of 50 shoots ready to come to life in Mid-May this year. (late spring) I had planned to divide it this year, but […]

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Perennial Bed Border Using Hosta

Make a perennial bed border by using smaller hostas as an edging. Learn which varieties are best suited for use as a border in your flower bed. Hostas make a nice alternative to annuals as a border. A perfect time to do this is in the fall when you need to rejuvenate your perennial beds. […]

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Design Ideas for Hosta Gardens

Create stunning Hosta gardens with easy to care for shade loving plants. Learn how to choose Hosta varieties that complement each other with a variety of shapes, colors, and textures. Below are some pictures of my shade garden taken recently, so I invite you to come with me and take a virtual tour of a […]

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Sum and Substance Hosta

Sum and Substance Hosta is a shade perennial suitable for zone 4 gardens. It is a spectacular plant with light green leaves that truly makes a statement in the perennial bed. It can certainly be the focal point of any planting area, whether you have a bed with mostly Hostas in or a lone Hosta […]

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Hostas for Zone 4 Northern Gardens

Hostas can be a versatile plant in your garden because of the variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. Learn how I got started growing these shade loving perennials and which ones are suitable for zone 4 gardens. My love for these perennial plants started a long time ago before I knew anything about growing […]

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Aphrodite Hosta with Fragrant Blooms

Aphrodite Hosta is a zone 4 perennial shade plant with large, white fragrant flowers that blooms in mid-August. Find growing information for this Hosta and other resources. Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of beauty, and until about a week ago, I had totally forgotten how gorgeous the ‘Aphrodite’ Hosta is when it blooms. During the […]

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