{"title":"Plants that start with 'H'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eList of Perennials That Start With the Letter 'H'\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelow are some of the genera in our collection with Latin names starting with H.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHabenaria\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHeliotropium\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHosta\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHabranthus\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHoustonia\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHakonechloa\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHemerocallis\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHowardara\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHamamelis\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHemiboea\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHydrangea\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHarperocallis\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHesperaloe\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHydrastis\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHedychium\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHeuchera\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHymenocallis\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHelianthus\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHibiscus\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHymenoxys\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHelicodiceros\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHippeastrelia\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHypericum\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHeliconia\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003eHippeastrum\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3%; height: 13px;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hydrangea-macrophylla-maculata","title":"Hydrangea macrophylla Maculata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe summer-produced flower heads are composed of a row of sterile florets around the large central flower cluster. The lacecap flowers are blue in acidic soil and pink in alkaline areas. When winter temperatures drop below 10 degrees F, the bloom buds may be killed...that's okay, though, since the white edged foliage is so wonderful! Expect a 3' tall x 5' wide clump at maturity. We originally received this big-leaf lacecap hydrangea as Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata', but the correct cultivar name seems to be 'Maculata'.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000214917,"sku":"294","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hydrangea-macrophylla-Maculata.i-294.s-67150.r-1.jpg?v=1792072975"},{"product_id":"hesperaloe-parviflora","title":"Hesperaloe parviflora","description":"\u003cp\u003eHesperaloe parviflora is one of the little known US native gems from the Southwest that is completely adaptable to most of the moist Southeast. Hesperaloe parviflora resembles a \u003ca title=\"yucca\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/yucca\"\u003eyucca\u003c\/a\u003e but is a little more socially acceptable (safer around kids and bending gardeners) because it was born sans spines. The thick, upright-growing, blue-green foliage makes a nice clump especially when it is topped with 40\" spikes of rich salmon-pink flowers in late summer...a truly wonderful and easy-to-grow plant, especially in mass plantings. Hesperaloe parviflora has survived -22 degrees F at the Denver Botanic Garden, but will succumb in the winter at much higher temperatures if the soils are moist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance:\u003cbr\u003eHesperaloe parviflora is a maintenance-free, evergreen perennial. Other than removing the old flower stalks, there is really nothing that needs to be done to keep it attractive and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOld clumps can be divided and replanted. We have not found a time of year that doesn't work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003cbr\u003eHesperaloe parviflora enjoys full, hot, baking sun for 6+ hours. While they will survive in less light, you will probably never see flowers. Other than bright light, well-drained soils are also very important, since false red yucca detests waterlogged soils. It will tolerate a soil pH from slightly acidic to quite alkaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNomenclature:\u003cbr\u003eWe were surprised to find that much of what is sold as Hesperaloe parviflora is actually not correctly named. Some is Hesperaloe chiangii, and quite a bit are actually hybrids.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003cbr\u003eIn the wild, hummingbirds are the sole pollinator of Hesperaloe parviflora. In gardens, however, they are also pollinated by bats, bees, and hawkmoths.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000674629,"sku":"917","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hesperaloe-parviflora.i-917.s-62974.r-1_b559698b-02b8-4e88-81f0-d32c1ef4a192.jpg?v=1791209740"},{"product_id":"helleborus-lividus","title":"Helleborus lividus","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelleborus lividus is probably the most strikingly beautiful and sought-after of the hellebore species. The toothed, deer-resistant foliage, borne on an upright stalk, is similar to a dwarf Helleborus argutifolius, but is much hardier in our trials. Each Helleborus lividus leaf is a fabulous rich green, highlighted with silver and red veining...the specific epithet, lividus, means lead-like, not angry. Our 1' tall x 2' wide clumps flower in late winter and early spring with terminal clusters holding masses of pink-backed greenish flowers...hardy here for 15+ years, although flower buds were killed when winter temperatures dropped below 5 degrees F. Reports of limited hardiness are only valid in cool summer climates where summer heat doesn't produce enough sugars. Our original clumps were grown from hellebore guru Will McLewin's seed.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000874373,"sku":"1094","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Helleborus-lividus.i-1094.s-64698.r-1_93566c8f-fc4b-41d3-8548-b7a655c9f77f.jpg?v=1791825985"},{"product_id":"hosta-sum-and-substance","title":"Hosta Sum and Substance","description":"\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Sum and Substance' is considered to be one of the finest hostas ever introduced. The giant chartreuse clump is a knockout, topped by 30\" long, arching scapes of hummingbird-acclaimed pale lavender flowers in midsummer. Each rounded leaf can reach 2' across, while clumps average 6' wide for good gardeners and may reach more than 9'...great for neighborhood bragging rights! Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is one of the few tetraploid \u003ca title=\"See more our amazing hosta cultivars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/hosta-plant-blue-variegated-large-small-miniature-plantain-lily\"\u003ehostas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOther than clearing away the dead foliage in fall, Hosta 'Sum and Substance should be a maintenance free perennial. Voles and deer are two pests that will need to be addressed if they are a problem in your area.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you experience hail on your hosta, they can be immediately cut to the ground, and they will re-flush with new leaves. If the hail occurs late in the summer, you may be better off to just leave the foliage intact instead of force new growth when the plant is preparing to go dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOld flower stalks are best removed for appearance sake, although these have no impact on the growth of health of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLike all hostas, Hosta 'Sum and Substance' thrives in light, open shade, but it is also one of the most sun tolerant hostas, easily thriving in up to 4-6 hours of sun daily, as long as the soil is moist. It will not thrive in deep or very dry shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBees are the main pollinators for all hostas, and they are great for attracting these pollinators to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000878277,"sku":"1102","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hosta-Sum-and-Substance.i-1102.s-65449.r-1.jpg?v=1788534493"},{"product_id":"hibiscus-grandiflorus","title":"Hibiscus grandiflorus","description":"\u003cp\u003eHibiscus grandiflorus is an awesome North American native hibiscus with felty grey leaves (right off an Elvis picture) on 8' stalks, topped with 10\" light pink flowers with a central red eye in late summer. This amazing native mallow can only be found in a few remaining sites of coastal brackish marsh sites north of the center of distribution in Florida, so it's obviously tough as nails. The need for conservation of this structural marvel is quite high. Bees are the top pollinator in season, but in winter, we (and the birds) enjoy the dramatic hairy seed pods perched atop the sturdy old stalks. Who needs toilet paper by the outhouse, when you've got a couple of velvet mallows?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOther than removing the old stalks in late winter, there isn't much maintenance needed for H. grandiflorus. Because of its resistance to the dreaded Hibiscus sawfly, you won't find shredded foliage or the need to spray. You'll probably have a few seed to drop around the garden, but we've never found this to be a problem, since there are always friends to share the new babies.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBeing native to salt marshes, speaks to the water\/flooding tolerance of this \u003ca title=\"Read more about Hibiscus plants here\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/tips-growing-hardy-hibiscus\"\u003eHibiscus plant\u003c\/a\u003e. Surprisingly, it also performs admirably in typical garden soils, as well as during fairly extended droughts. While flowering and size will be less than in ideal conditions, velvet mallow is truly hard to kill. Although, velvet mallow has a preference for full sun, it's also quite tolerant of part sun, open shade conditions as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNative bees are the top pollinator you'll observe on H. grandiflorus during the summer flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000892485,"sku":"1120","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hibiscus-grandiflorus.i-1120.s-61020.r-1.jpg?v=1790781831"},{"product_id":"hibiscus-mutabilis-flora-plena","title":"Hibiscus mutabilis Flora Plena","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom China comes a wonderful \u003ca title=\"See our hibiscus collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/hibiscus-plant-rose-mallow\"\u003ehibiscus\u003c\/a\u003e that's virtually unknown outside of China and the Gulf Coast region of the US. 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The palmate-leaved (looks like a Japanese maple) Scarlet rose mallow has 6\" brilliant red flowers on nice upright stems to 8' tall...a great see-through perennial. For us, the clump flowers from June through October...attractive to hummingbirds. In the winter, we leave the stalks and enjoy the ornamental seed pods...great for arranging, both in the garden and in a vase!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial hardy hibiscus are a very low maintenance perennial, provided they are growing in the proper conditions. When the plants go dormant in winter, the stalks remain upright and sturdy. We prefer to leave them to give birds a place to perch. The structure also helps the garden remain much more interesting in winter than a flat carpet of brown mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHibiscus sawfly is the #1 pest of most hibiscus, causing skeletonized leaves. These can be treated with a Spinosad spray, which is a natural, bacteria-based organic insecticide.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eScarlet rose mallow grows naturally in standing shallow water, although they are quite drought tolerant for short period. The drier the soil, the more the plants will be stressed, which increases the severity of insect damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial hardy hibiscus like Texas Star, add an upright garden form to the garden, as well as summer flowering when many spring perennials have finished flowering or gone dormant. 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Each leaf emerges with blue edges and a brilliant creamy center that gradually changes to dark chartreuse. This is one of those shockingly beautiful hostas that stands out as soon as you spot it in the garden. We recommend some morning sun for best coloration. The 3' wide clumps are topped with light violet flowers on 20\" scapes in early summer...attractive to hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOther than clearing away the dead foliage in fall, it should be a maintenance free perennial. Voles and deer are two pests that will need to be addressed if they are a problem in your area.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you experience hail on your hosta, they can be immediately cut to the ground, and they will re-flush with new leaves. If the hail occurs late in the summer, you may be better off to just leave the foliage intact instead of force new growth when the plant is preparing to go dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOld flower stalks are best removed for appearance sake, although these have no impact on the growth of health of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLike many \u003ca title=\"hostas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/hosta-plant-blue-variegated-large-small-miniature-plantain-lily\"\u003ehostas\u003c\/a\u003e, it thrives in light, open shade. Moist, rich, compost enhanced soils are best. 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In July and August, Hemerocallis 'Autumn Minaret' is topped with rigid, 75\" tall, see-through stalks of fragrant yellow flowers with a dark peachy \"eye\" marking on every other petal...attractive to hummingbirds and gardeners who like daylilies they can look up to. I can think of few other daylilies that blend as well in the perennial border during a time that color is so valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHemerocallis, daylilies, are quite low maintenance; yet they benefit from a few properly timed tidying-ups that are simple and quickly accomplished. It helps to understand their normal life cycle: New daylily foliage is produced after winter gives way to spring. It is at this time quite clean and fresh and lovely. Yet it often becomes shabby by bloom time, it has worked so hard to produce all of its flowers. As the floral display is winding down the plant starts to put up a whole new flush of foliage. The flawless fresh new foliage might go unnoticed by the unobservant gardener but it is produced nevertheless. If at this point the whole plant is cut back hard, either to the ground or to several inches tall, not only will all of the spent flower stalks be removed but so too spring's now shabby foliage. What one is left with is clean foliage for the remainder of the growing season. And the process of cutting it back takes only a few minutes at most per plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnother time to cut daylily foliage down is after frost has killed the foliage. It has often been observed that this foliage will harbor aphids over winter if not removed. In mild-winter areas the daylilies described as evergreen might produce foliage during every mild spell. One needs to periodically check for aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHemerocallis, Daylilies, are almost fool proof. They will thrive with full sun all day long yet still bloom most satisfactorily with fewer hours provided they have at least 6 hours of full sun. They tolerate a wide range of soil types and conditions including damp soil and briefly soggy soil. They will survive dry spells though they will not perform in chronically dry sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe floral display of Hemerocallis is big and bold and bright. Individual cultivars are often in bloom for many weeks or even months. Cultivars are available from spring blooming ones to ones that bloom into late summer and even early fall. The peak bloom season is summer. 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After the second winter, the clumps are topped with 2' tall thick flower spikes with light green bells.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe growth habit of Helleborus foetidus is quite different from the Lenten Rose, Helleborus x hybridus and the Christmas Rose, Helleborus niger and their near kin. Both Helleborus x hybridus and Helleborus niger produce both leaves and flower stalks directly from the subterranean crown of the plant. The crown of a plant is a compressed stem and is characteristic of many herbaceous perennials such as Hostas and Hemerocallis (daylily). In contrast, Helleborus foetidus has a substantial aboveground stem that averages 18 to 24\" tall. Individual stems have a two year life span. They are produced in the spring and they are well clothed with their dark green palmately divided leaves. Come late fall numerous paler green bracts and flower buds start to form at the apex of the stem. Soon they become a foot tall candelabra of pendant green bells. The pale green glows in the winter garden, especially on a overcast day. What Helleborus foetidus lacks in colorfulness (nothing actually) it makes up for in its very handsome architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBy summer the seeds are mature and shed from the fruit as the fruit open. At this point the whole stalk has completed its life cycle and need to be cut to the ground, leaving the new vegetative growth. Do NOT be discouraged by the following information: Helleborus foetidus has more of a live fast, die young life cycle than Helleborus x hybridus and Helleborus niger, which seem to live forever. Helleborus foetidus tends to be a permanent addition to a garden even though individual plants might live for just three to five years, because there are enough seedlings to replace old plants. Seeds start to germinate in late fall, with additional germination through the winter. With good care a seedling can bloom in about one year, certainly in two. And they transplant readily so the gardener can plant them where they are wanted. Space the seedlings about a foot apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus foetidus belongs in every garden where winter interest is desired and this species can be grown. The three to four month winter floral display is very showy. It combines well with all other plants of winter interest whether other herbaceous perennials or flowering trees and shrubs such as Camellia or Prunus mume, or plants with colorful twigs. Year-round, Helleborus foetidus is a handsome foliage plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus foetidus is a zone 7 plant. In colder areas the foliage is damaged by cold. It wants shade to part shade. It does not want to be exposed to hot, midday sun in the summer. 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Our 2011 planted clump of the evergreen Helleborus x sahinii 'Winter Bells' has made a 15\" tall x 2' wide clump of dark green, hand-like, lenten rose foliage topped, starting in mid-January (NC), with cinnamon flower stalks ending in pendent flowers...creamy pink backs and green inside. Helleborus x sahinii will never go down as being the most stunning hellebore, but it is unquestionably the most unique. Since the original cross was so wide there is no chance for offspring from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/JXzwUjT0PT0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025278661,"sku":"3315","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Helleborus-sahinii-Winterbells-PP-24434.i-3315.s-67855.r-1.jpg?v=1791220393"},{"product_id":"helleborus-hybridus-cotton-candy","title":"Helleborus hybridus Cotton Candy","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelleborus 'Cotton Candy' is another amazing hellebore seed strain of Helleborus x hybridus from Ernie and Marietta O'Byrne with lovely, double pink flowers that can range from soft light pink to a lovely rosy pink...you'll love this new lenten rose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus 'Cotton Candy' is a seed-grown, uniform selection of Helleborus x hybridus, all of which have identical growing conditions and maintenance needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs the flower stalks of Helleborus x hybridus arise just above the evergreen foliage in late winter, we prefer to remove the old foliage. This results in a much more attractive floral show, unobscured by the old leaves, which are likely tattered from the winter weather. Removing the foliage too early can allow the ground to warm around the plant, often speeding up the floral show.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile lenten rose flower stalks can freeze solid and return to form when the weather warms, they are limited in the number of times they can recover, so longer the ground stays cool around the plant, the better the floral show. Once hellebore flower stalks rise above the foliage and the flowers show color, the old leaves serve no purpose. Do not, however, remove all the foliage at any other time during the growing season since it will most likely kill your plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus x hybridus need well drained soils to survive. They can tolerate irrigated beds as long as the soil doesn't become waterlogged. Lenten roses are amazingly drought resistant, and while they may not look great during extended dry spells, they almost always survive. The perform well in both slightly acidic and slightly alkaline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost lenten roses are prolific re-seeders, and as such, can take over a significant section of garden if allowed to re-seed for too many consecutive years. Since they do not reproduce true to color from seed, you may wish to remove the seed before they mature, which is usually starts in late April\/early May. In the garden, seedlings that are allowed to drop typically flower in 5-6 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLenten roses have incredible garden value, primarily for their amazing winter floral show. We also find them incredibly valuable as winter evergreen groundcovers in woodland gardens which can often be quite drab in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLenten roses are extremely valuable for providing nectar for honeybees, who forage when daytime winter temperatures exceed 55 degrees F.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNurseries who don't know the plants they sell, often list Helleborus x hybridus as Helleborus orientalis. That species only has dirty white flowers, and I'd be willing to bet that any nursery offering plants under that name (other than small hellebore specialist), is selling Helleborus x hybridus. Helleborus x hybridus plants primarily contain the genes of many species, including Helleborus virdis, purpurescens, atrorubens, croaticus, and orientalis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025370437,"sku":"3382","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Helleborus-hybridus-Cotton-Candy.i-3382.s-64406.r-1.jpg?v=1789656618"},{"product_id":"helleborus-hybridus-peppermint-ice","title":"Helleborus hybridus Peppermint Ice","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelleborus 'Peppermint Ice' is another lovely double hybrid lenten rose from the O'Byrnes...this one with lovely, soft pink, double flowers, surrounded by a red border and reddish flush. This is one of our absolute favorite hellebore strains.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus 'Peppermint Ice' is a seed-grown, uniform selection of Helleborus x hybridus, all of which have identical growing conditions and maintenance needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs the flower stalks of Helleborus x hybridus arise just above the evergreen foliage in late winter, we prefer to remove the old foliage. This results in a much more attractive floral show, unobscured by the old leaves, which are likely tattered from the winter weather. Removing the foliage too early can allow the ground to warm around the plant, often speeding up the floral show.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile lenten rose flower stalks can freeze solid and return to form when the weather warms, they are limited in the number of times they can recover, so longer the ground stays cool around the plant, the better the floral show. Once hellebore flower stalks rise above the foliage and the flowers show color, the old leaves serve no purpose. Do not, however, remove all the foliage at any other time during the growing season since it will most likely kill your plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus x hybridus need well drained soils to survive. They can tolerate irrigated beds as long as the soil doesn't become waterlogged. Lenten roses are amazingly drought resistant, and while they may not look great during extended dry spells, they almost always survive. The perform well in both slightly acidic and slightly alkaline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost lenten roses are prolific re-seeders, and as such, can take over a significant section of garden if allowed to re-seed for too many consecutive years. Since they do not reproduce true to color from seed, you may wish to remove the seed before they mature, which is usually starts in late April\/early May. In the garden, seedlings that are allowed to drop typically flower in 5-6 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLenten roses have incredible garden value, primarily for their amazing winter floral show. We also find them incredibly valuable as winter evergreen groundcovers in woodland gardens which can often be quite drab in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLenten roses are extremely valuable for providing nectar for honeybees, who forage when daytime winter temperatures exceed 55 degrees F.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNurseries who don't know the plants they sell, often list Helleborus x hybridus as Helleborus orientalis. That species only has dirty white flowers, and I'd be willing to bet that any nursery offering plants under that name (other than small hellebore specialist), is selling Helleborus x hybridus. Helleborus x hybridus plants primarily contain the genes of many species, including Helleborus virdis, purpurescens, atrorubens, croaticus, and orientalis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025725637,"sku":"4013","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Helleborus-hybridus-Peppermint-Ice.i-4013.s-63530.r-1.jpg?v=1791825847"},{"product_id":"helleborus-hybridus-red-sapphire","title":"Helleborus hybridus Red Sapphire","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfectly-formed, double, red-violet flowers of the O'Byrne hybrid lenten rose, Helleborus 'Red Sapphire', look more like a camellia than a hellebore. I never thought I'd find myself wishing for winter, but it's happening now just to see Helleborus x hybridus 'Red Sapphire' in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus 'Red Sapphire' is a seed-grown, uniform selection of Helleborus x hybridus, all of which have identical growing conditions and maintenance needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs the flower stalks of Helleborus x hybridus arise just above the evergreen foliage in late winter, we prefer to remove the old foliage. This results in a much more attractive floral show, unobscured by the old leaves, which are likely tattered from the winter weather. Removing the foliage too early can allow the ground to warm around the plant, often speeding up the floral show.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile lenten rose flower stalks can freeze solid and return to form when the weather warms, they are limited in the number of times they can recover, so longer the ground stays cool around the plant, the better the floral show. Once hellebore flower stalks rise above the foliage and the flowers show color, the old leaves serve no purpose. Do not, however, remove all the foliage at any other time during the growing season since it will most likely kill your plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus x hybridus need well drained soils to survive. They can tolerate irrigated beds as long as the soil doesn't become waterlogged. Lenten roses are amazingly drought resistant, and while they may not look great during extended dry spells, they almost always survive. The perform well in both slightly acidic and slightly alkaline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost lenten roses are prolific re-seeders, and as such, can take over a significant section of garden if allowed to re-seed for too many consecutive years. Since they do not reproduce true to color from seed, you may wish to remove the seed before they mature, which is usually starts in late April\/early May. In the garden, seedlings that are allowed to drop typically flower in 5-6 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLenten roses have incredible garden value, primarily for their amazing winter floral show. We also find them incredibly valuable as winter evergreen groundcovers in woodland gardens which can often be quite drab in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLenten roses are extremely valuable for providing nectar for honeybees, who forage when daytime winter temperatures exceed 55 degrees F.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNurseries who don't know the plants they sell, often list Helleborus x hybridus as Helleborus orientalis. That species only has dirty white flowers, and I'd be willing to bet that any nursery offering plants under that name (other than small hellebore specialist), is selling Helleborus x hybridus. 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In 2006, it was awarded Hosta of the Year honors by the American Hosta Society Growers Association...do not live without this hosta for another day!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOther than clearing away the dead foliage in fall, it should be a maintenance free perennial. Voles and deer are two pests that will need to be addressed if they are a problem in your area.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you experience hail on your \u003ca title=\"hosta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/hosta-plant-blue-variegated-large-small-miniature-plantain-lily\"\u003ehosta\u003c\/a\u003e, they can be immediately cut to the ground, and they will re-flush with new leaves. If the hail occurs late in the summer, you may be better off to just leave the hosta foliage intact instead of force new growth when the plant is preparing to go dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOld hosta flower stalks are best removed for appearance sake, although these have no impact on the growth of health of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLike all hostas, it thrives in light, open shade, but it is also one of the most sun tolerant hostas, easily thriving in up to 4-6 hours of sun daily, as long as the soil is moist. It will not thrive in deep or very dry shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find that it creates a bright, bold-textured element in the woodland garden. We like to plant this near a path, so the sweet fragrance can be enjoyed during its summer flowering period. The fragrance is strongest in the evening, so locating it near a patio that's used in summer evenings maximizes the value.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBees are the main pollinators for all hostas, and they are great for attracting these pollinators to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025808837,"sku":"4232","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hosta-Stained-Glass.i-4232.s-67174.r-1_e069606d-1957-47a3-916f-5325335d7082.jpg?v=1791824896"},{"product_id":"hemerocallis-august-flame","title":"Hemerocallis August Flame","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Woods 1967) In August, when most daylilies are just a memory, there are a few that stand alone...in full flower. One of our favorites is the '60s hybrid (you remember the '60s...free love, ban the bomb, get outta 'Nam), Hemerocallis 'August Flame'. From mid-July through August, the 3-4' tall flower stalks are topped with clusters of large, bright red flowers, each centered with a dramatic yellow-orange blotch...a hummingbird favorite. Because of its height and late season of flowering, Hemerocallis 'August Flame' is an excellent daylily for the perennial border.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHemerocallis, daylilies, are quite low maintenance; yet they benefit from a few properly timed tidying-ups that are simple and quickly accomplished. It helps to understand their normal life cycle: New daylily foliage is produced after winter gives way to spring. It is at this time quite clean and fresh and lovely. Yet it often becomes shabby by bloom time, it has worked so hard to produce all of its flowers. As the floral display is winding down the plant starts to put up a whole new flush of foliage. The flawless fresh new foliage might go unnoticed by the unobservant gardener but it is produced nevertheless. If at this point the whole plant is cut back hard, either to the ground or to several inches tall, not only will all of the spent flower stalks be removed but so too spring's now shabby foliage. What one is left with is clean foliage for the remainder of the growing season. And the process of cutting it back takes only a few minutes at most per plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnother time to cut daylily foliage down is after frost has killed the foliage. It has often been observed that this foliage will harbor aphids over winter if not removed. In mild-winter areas the daylilies described as evergreen might produce foliage during every mild spell. One needs to periodically check for aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHemerocallis, Daylilies, are almost fool proof. They will thrive with full sun all day long yet still bloom most satisfactorily with fewer hours provided they have at least 6 hours of full sun. They tolerate a wide range of soil types and conditions including damp soil and briefly soggy soil. They will survive drive spells though they will not perform in chronically dry sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe floral display of Hemerocallis is big and bold and bright. Individual cultivars are often in bloom for many weeks or even months. Cultivars are available from spring blooming ones to ones that bloom into late summer and even early fall. The peak bloom season is summer. Selecting cultivars that bloom at various times one can have daylilies in bloom for 5 to 6 months of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDaylily flowers are occasionally visited by pollinators. The wild species of daylilies, some of which are the parents of the garden hybrids, are more likely to be utilized by pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Hemerocallis comes from the Greek hemera, “day\" ) and kallos, “beauty\" for though they produce a long succession of flowers, each individual flower lasts only one day.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=32K3_wRTTHU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025848837,"sku":"4323","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hemerocallis-August-Flame.i-4323.s-67198.r-1_321cdf89-d0af-4765-a650-adaac2ef7430.jpg?v=1790707270"},{"product_id":"helleborus-hybridus-amber-gem","title":"Helleborus hybridus Amber Gem","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelleborus x hybridus 'Amber Gem' is a lovely strain of soft pink with a flush of yellow, double-flowered lenten rose from the amazing breeding program of Ernie and Marietta O'Byrne. Each parent plant is carefully chosen and hand pollinated for superb uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus 'Amber Gem' is a seed-grown, uniform selection of Helleborus x hybridus, all of which have identical growing conditions and maintenance needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs the flower stalks of Helleborus x hybridus arise just above the evergreen foliage in late winter, we prefer to remove the old foliage. This results in a much more attractive floral show, unobscured by the old leaves, which are likely tattered from the winter weather. Removing the foliage too early can allow the ground to warm around the plant, often speeding up the floral show.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile lenten rose flower stalks can freeze solid and return to form when the weather warms, they are limited in the number of times they can recover, so longer the ground stays cool around the plant, the better the floral show. Once hellebore flower stalks rise above the foliage and the flowers show color, the old leaves serve no purpose. Do not, however, remove all the foliage at any other time during the growing season since it will most likely kill your plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus x hybridus need well drained soils to survive. They can tolerate irrigated beds as long as the soil doesn't become waterlogged. Lenten roses are amazingly drought resistant, and while they may not look great during extended dry spells, they almost always survive. The perform well in both slightly acidic and slightly alkaline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost \u003ca title=\"lenten roses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/helleborus-lenten-rose-christmas-rose\"\u003elenten roses\u003c\/a\u003e are prolific re-seeders, and as such, can take over a significant section of garden if allowed to re-seed for too many consecutive years. Since they do not reproduce true to color from seed, you may wish to remove the seed before they mature, which is usually starts in late April\/early May. In the garden, seedlings that are allowed to drop typically flower in 5-6 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLenten roses have incredible garden value, primarily for their amazing winter floral show. We also find them incredibly valuable as winter evergreen groundcovers in woodland gardens which can often be quite drab in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLenten roses are extremely valuable for providing nectar for honeybees, who forage when daytime winter temperatures exceed 55 degrees F.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNurseries who don't know the plants they sell often list Helleborus x hybridus as Helleborus orientalis. That species only has dirty white flowers, and I'd be willing to bet that any nursery offering plants under that name (other than small hellebore specialist), is selling Helleborus x hybridus. 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The near black Lenten roses are one of the most challenging colors to maintain through breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll selections of Helleborus x hybridus have identical growing conditions and maintenance needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs the flower stalks of Helleborus x hybridus arise just above the evergreen foliage in late winter, we prefer to remove the old foliage. This results in a much more attractive floral show, unobscured by the old leaves, which are likely tattered from the winter weather. Removing the foliage too early can allow the ground to warm around the plant, often speeding up the floral show.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile lenten rose flower stalks can freeze solid and return to form when the weather warms, they are limited in the number of times they can recover, so longer the ground stays cool around the plant, the better the floral show. Once hellebore flower stalks rise above the foliage and the flowers show color, the old leaves serve no purpose. Do not, however, remove all the foliage at any other time during the growing season since it will most likely kill your plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus x hybridus need well drained soils to survive. They can tolerate irrigated beds as long as the soil doesn't become waterlogged. Lenten roses are amazingly drought resistant, and while they may not look great during extended dry spells, they almost always survive. The perform well in both slightly acidic and slightly alkaline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost lenten roses are prolific re-seeders, and as such, can take over a significant section of garden if allowed to re-seed for too many consecutive years. Since they do not reproduce true to color from seed, you may wish to remove the seed before they mature, which is usually starts in late April\/early May. In the garden, seedlings that are allowed to drop typically flower in 5-6 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLenten roses have incredible garden value, primarily for their amazing winter floral show. We also find them incredibly valuable as winter evergreen groundcovers in woodland gardens which can often be quite drab in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLenten roses are extremely valuable for providing nectar for honeybees, who forage when daytime winter temperatures exceed 55 degrees F.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNurseries who don't know the plants they sell often list Helleborus x hybridus as Helleborus orientalis. That species only has dirty white flowers, and I'd be willing to bet that any nursery offering plants under that name (other than small hellebore specialist), is selling Helleborus x hybridus. 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This results in a much more attractive floral show, unobscured by the old leaves, which are likely tattered from the winter weather. Removing the foliage too early can allow the ground to warm around the plant, often speeding up the floral show.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile lenten rose flower stalks can freeze solid and return to form when the weather warms, they are limited in the number of times they can recover, so longer the ground stays cool around the plant, the better the floral show. Once hellebore flower stalks rise above the foliage and the flowers show color, the old leaves serve no purpose. Do not, however, remove all the foliage at any other time during the growing season since it will most likely kill your plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelleborus x hybridus need well drained soils to survive. They can tolerate irrigated beds as long as the soil doesn't become waterlogged. Lenten roses are amazingly drought resistant, and while they may not look great during extended dry spells, they almost always survive. The perform well in both slightly acidic and slightly alkaline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost lenten roses are prolific re-seeders, and as such, can take over a significant section of garden if allowed to re-seed for too many consecutive years. Since they do not reproduce true to color from seed, you may wish to remove the seed before they mature, which is usually starts in late April\/early May. In the garden, seedlings that are allowed to drop typically flower in 5-6 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLenten roses have incredible garden value, primarily for their amazing winter floral show. 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We think you'll really like this miniature oddity.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025980101,"sku":"4516","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hosta-Church-Mouse.i-4516.s-64869.r-1.jpg?v=1791219886"},{"product_id":"hosta-praying-hands","title":"Hosta Praying Hands","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmazing...the 2011 Hosta of the Year! Perhaps we should call this the un-hosta, since Hosta 'Praying Hands' is the most un-hosta-looking hosta to ever hit the market. Each small, 2' wide clump is composed of strangely folded, dark green crinkled leaves, each with a narrow, creamy yellow border. Indeed, a clump resembles a multitude of hands folded in prayer. Due to First Amendment restrictions, it cannot be planted near courthouses in Alabama or near any Federal government building. The upright clumps are topped with 18\" spikes of light lavender flowers...a hummingbird treat in late summer. This sets a new standard for \"unique\" in the hosta world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e'Praying Hands' hosta, like most hosta lilies, needs little in the way of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, we find it needs a bit more sun than many hosta to perform its best, and it really responds well to good soil preparation with lots of compost. Soils that are kept evenly moist will produce far nicer plants that garden soils that are allowed to dry out for long periods. 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Hosta 'Touch of Class' comes from the popular Hosta 'June'. The central pattern of the doubly-thick leaves is chartreuse-gold, surrounded by a very wide, blue-green border. In midsummer, the 2' wide clumps are topped with thick 2' tall scapes of light lavender flowers...a hummingbird treat. We have grown this side by side with Hosta 'June' for several years and find Hosta 'Touch of Class' more intensely and dramatically colored...we think you will agree!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Touch of Class' is essentially a maintenance free perennial. Once the plant has gone dormant in fall, you may wish to remove the old foliage, which helps tidy the garden. Old flower stalks may be removed after flowering, which we feel helps with clump appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHostas always grow better in rich, moist soil. 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Their bold texture makes a nice garden foil to more airy-textured perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHosta flowers are always a great source of nectar for honeybees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026055493,"sku":"4625","price":25.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hosta-Touch-of-Class.i-4625.s-26599.r-1.jpg?v=1791396914"},{"product_id":"hosta-blue-mouse-ears","title":"Hosta Blue Mouse Ears","description":"\u003cp\u003eCute, cute, cute! This distinctive small hosta is the toast of hosta collectors everywhere. Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' is a dwarf, thick-leaved mutation of Hosta 'Blue Cadet' that makes a tight 1' wide mound of small, round, blue-green leaves in a perfectly symmetrical clump. In early summer, short spikes of lavender flowers emerge above the foliage...a hummingbird favorite. You're sure to enjoy this unique and fun hosta in your woodland garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOther than clearing away the dead foliage in fall, it should be a maintenance free perennial. Voles and deer are two pests that will need to be addressed if they are a problem in your area.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you experience hail on your hosta, they can be immediately cut to the ground, and they will re-flush with new leaves. If the hail occurs late in the summer, you may be better off to just leave the foliage intact instead of force new growth when the plant is preparing to go dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOld flower stalks are best removed for appearance sake, although these have no impact on the growth of health of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLike all hostas, it thrives in light, open shade. 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This (4-2-2) tetraploid sport of Hosta 'Sagae' makes a stunning 2' wide, semi-upright clump. The extraordinarily thick, dark green leaves of Hosta 'Liberty' are edged with an astonishingly wide, golden yellow border, changing to cream in summer. In early summer, the slow-growing clumps of Hosta 'Liberty' are topped with spikes of hummingbird-friendly lavender flowers. We are pleased to offer large 2-year-old plants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Liberty' is essentially a maintenance free perennial. Once the plant has gone dormant in fall, you may wish to remove the old foliage, which helps tidy the garden. Old flower stalks may be removed after flowering, which we feel helps with clump appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHostas always grow better in rich, moist soil. 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Each 22\" tall x 3' wide clump of thick, heavily-corrugated, golden foliage is edged with a wide border of blue-green. In late spring, the 2' scapes of white flowers that top the clump are a hummingbird prize. Hosta 'Brother Stefan' is truly one of the most spectacular hostas we have ever seen...find out firsthand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Brother Stefan' is essentially a maintenance free perennial. Once the plant has gone dormant in fall, you may wish to remove the old foliage, which helps tidy the garden. Old flower stalks may be removed after flowering, which we feel helps with clump appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHosta always grow better in rich, moist soil. They thrive best in clay or amended clay soils, but amended sandy loam can be successful if additional compost or other organic nutrients are added. 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