Collection: Hostas

Bold Foliage for Shade Gardens

Hostas are the undisputed champions of shade gardening, delivering bold textural presence, diverse foliage patterns, and effortless performance in low-light conditions. Our selection includes varieties ranging from miniature edging plants to massive specimens with leaves over a foot wide—offering foliage in shades of green, blue, chartreuse, gold, and variegated combinations that transform shaded areas into lush, layered gardens.

Why Hostas Excel

• Foliage diversity: Leaves in every size, shape, color, and texture imaginable—from smooth and glossy to deeply ribbed and puckered
• Shade specialists: Thrive in partial to full shade where sun-loving plants struggle, solving difficult garden challenges
• Low-maintenance performance: Return reliably each year, increase in size and impact, and require minimal care once established
• Seasonal interest: Spring emergence, summer foliage presence, fragrant late-summer flowers, and golden fall color

Design Strategies

Layer hostas by size, color, and texture to create depth and visual interest in shade gardens. Combine blue-leaved varieties with chartreuse or gold cultivars for striking contrast. Use large specimens as focal points, medium varieties for mass plantings, and miniatures for edging or container culture. Pair with ferns, astilbes, and bleeding hearts for complementary texture and seasonal blooms.

Care Essentials

Plant in well-drained, organic-rich soil that mimics woodland conditions. Water consistently during establishment and through dry periods. Mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Remove spent flower scapes to maintain tidy appearance and direct energy to foliage production. Divide clumps every 4-5 years to maintain vigor or propagate new plants. Protect from slugs and deer, which find hostas particularly appealing. Cut back foliage after first hard frost in fall.