With over 6,000 cultivars, picking the perfect hosta for your plot is tough. Add only those with the wildest, wackiest blooms ...

The cool blue to green tones of Hosta 'Parasol'--which are blue in spring and turn dark green in summer--brings a sense of balance to the variegated leaves of Hosta 'Treasure Trove." (Rick Wetherbee) ...

Q: When is the best time of year to dig up and move my variegated hostas? They were originally planted under a maple tree, but the maple died and I temporarily moved the hostas while we removed the ...

Fall hosta planting can set you up for amazing spring growth, but there are timing and care factors that make or break ...

With thousands of varieties available, hostas can meet virtually any gardening need or niche. Whether you have a lot of space to fill or a teensy spot; whether you prefer gold, blue or variegated ...

What: “Patriot” is one of the most popular and striking hostas of all time. The gleaming white leaf edges and rich green centers cannot be matched. Not only is the variegated foliage fantastic, but ...

The star of many a shade garden, hostas are adored for their diverse leaves not their blooms. "Most people grow them strictly for the foliage," said Michael Laico, president of the Greater Carolinas ...

Q: I have a number of variegated hostas in my garden. They have been planted for a number of years but suddenly this year three of them have produced green leaves - not at the beginning but as summer ...

The current run on hostas isn’t quite as frenzied as the 17th-century rage for tulip bulbs, but it’s impressive. Hostas are the No. 1-selling perennial in America, according to the National Perennial ...

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