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New and Exciting Hostas for 2021
Every year we strive to create an exciting list of new hostas to offer hosta gardeners and collectors of all kinds. This year we are super proud of our new offerings and hope you will love them as much as we do. If you order with payment by January 31, 2021 for a minimum of $125.00, you will receive free shipping. Follow this link to the secure order form to get your new hostas: Green Hill Farm Order Form.
‘Ruby Earrings’ (Solberg 2021) – (48/49 X ‘Beet Salad’ X (48/49 Best X [‘Sun Shower’ X ‘Designer Genes’])) – Medium, (10” X 22”?) 2021 marks the fortieth anniversary of Green Hill Farm. And true to tradition, we have a “ruby” offering to celebrate! This medium hosta may be the most exciting our new introduction of the year. The yellow leaves are ear shaped and cupped with a piercing ruby red petiole extending almost half-way into the leaf. Happy Anniversary! $65.00
‘Peace and Quiet’ (Solberg 2020) – (Sport of ‘Pandemonium’) – Medium, (12”-14” x 24”) This medium white-margined sport of ‘Pandemonium’ will bring tranquility to any corner of your garden. The creamy margins vary in width across the leaf to create a diverse mound. Perhaps the best feature of this hosta is the late dark purple scapes. Filled with clusters of light purple flowers, you will be drawn to them again and again to relish the fresh splashes of color in a late summer garden. $30.00
‘Blazing Hot’ (M. Zilis, Solberg 2020) -(Sport of ‘Blaze of Glory’) – Large, (20” X 36”?) This new hosta is hot! Everyone loves a large variegated yellow hosta, and this sport of ‘Blaze of Glory’ will hold no exception. The wide green margin perfectly frames the bright yellow center as the leaves emerge in spring. The leaf centers do green up some as it gets hot. $35.00
‘Pull of the Moon’ (M. Zilis, Solberg 2020) – (Sport of ‘Tidewater’) – Large, (16” x 36”) Just as the moon pulls the oceans into gentle, returning tides, this hosta might just be tugging your heart to add a splash of color to your collection. A large yellow centered sport of ‘Tidewater’, this hosta features attractive, wax-heavy blue margins and numerous vein pairs. The yellow leaf center becomes more pronounced as the season goes on to remind you of moonlight dancing on ocean waves. $25.00
‘Avocado Toast’ (Solberg 2020) – (Sport of ‘Lemon Snap’) – Medium, (10” x 22”) Named after the very popular brunch menu item, this sport of ‘Lemon Snap’ looks as appealing as it sounds. This medium-sized hosta still maintains the attractive red petioles and cupped and puckered leaves of the very popular ‘Lemon Snap’, but it adds a unique green-colored center for a distinctive hosta. $55.00
H. rectifolia ‘Rasha Maru’ (Aomori Prefecture, Japan) – Mini, (3” X 7”) Are you a sucker for cute, adorable hostas? Or perhaps, you are intrigued by hostas born and bred in Japan? Turns out, we are too! This new introduction is a souvenir from Bob’s trip to Japan in 2018. Lucky for you, there’s enough for everyone. This miniature hosta has nearly perfect dark green, round leaves that are heavily corrugated and dimpled. The flowers sit at the perfect viewing height on sturdy scapes and delight all garden visitors with pinstriped petals. Truly an endearing hosta. $50.00
‘Bluebird of Happiness’ (Solberg 2020) – (‘Touch of Class’ seedling) – Medium, (12” x 24”) This fun yet, elegant, blue hosta is a Green Hill Farm new introduction. A tetraploid, this medium-sized hosta features thick leaves with super substance that fold and wave, perhaps reminding you of a bird of paradise. The thick wax creates beautiful blue leaves that shine almost white in the right light. Just as the legend goes, this hosta should be a harbinger of happiness in your own garden. $45.00
H. sieboldiana ‘Hakama Souvenir’ – (H. Abe, Solberg 2021) – (Selection of species from the wild at Hakama Rock) – Large. Here is another souvenir from Japan to add to your collection! This large plant was collected in the wild at Hakama Rock. This rare form of a H. sieboldiana has narrow blue, green leaves with arching foliage. The leaves also have 18 vein pairs. This surprisingly vigorous grower is a perfect addition to any hybridizing program. $35
‘Riverboat Queen’ (O. Petryszyn, R. Fox 2019) – Huge, (44” X 72”) Is your garden craving a seven-foot magnificent giant? This huge hosta may just fit the bill. Hybridized by Olga Petryszynand introduced by Bob Fox, this beautiful dark green hosta has massive heart-shaped 21-inch leaves that are puckered with folded ridges. Great for hide-and-seek games with small children. $35.00
‘Rough Lemon’ (Solberg 2021) – ((‘Smiley Face’ X ‘Beet Salad’) X (‘Peacock Strut’ X ‘Beet Salad’)) – Medium, (14” X 28”) Rescued from the compost pile, this medium-sized hosta has managed to captivate us with its beautiful yellow spring color and fast-growing habit. The unique leaf shape and brilliant red petioles make it a beautiful addition to our red hosta line. Named after a variety of lemon with a similar diamond-in-the-rough endearment, you may find yourself falling in love with this hosta too! $40.00
‘Michigander’ (W. Struhar 2018) – (Sport of a seedling, ‘Sutter’s Mill’ X ‘Big John’) – Large, (26” X 48”) This large sport of a seedling from Bill Struhar is truly breath taking. The leaf margins emerge gold at the beginning of the year and fade to yellow throughout the season, surrounding a rich green leaf center. But it is the many deeply impressed leaf veins that really catch your eye. Perfect for the Michigan gardener and everyone else too! $35.00
‘Out of the Fog’ (G. Myers 2018) – (‘Allegan Fog’ seedling) – Mini, (6” X 10”) This miniature from Gary Myers lives up to its name. The white flecks and streaks on the light green leaves really does resemble early morning fog! The pointed leaves are also folded and slightly wavy to make an attractive and adorable tight mound perfect for any mini collection. $25.00
‘Plum Delicious’ (Solberg 2021) – (‘Plum Pudding’ seedling) – Medium, (16” X 24”) We are very excited about this 2021 Green Hill Farm introduction! This seedling of the highly popular, ‘Plum Pudding’, has the plum red petioles on both the front and back, extending up into the intensely colored blue ruffled leaves. $35.00
‘Dragon’s Dream’ (H. McDonell 2020) – Medium, (18” X 30”) Do dragons dream about incinerating knights or lairs full of priceless treasure? We may never know, but we do know this hosta is for those of us who dream of unique leaves and blue hostas! This new introduction from Harold McDonell maintains its blue wax well into summer when the leaves then turn deep green. The leaves are gently folded and wavy on the edges to create an overall very attractive, medium-sized specimen. $35.00