August 2014 Retail Hosta Sale

from Green Hill Farm

Hi to all:

Our late spring has blossomed into a fairly normal summer. The hurricane stayed small and hugged the coast causing little damage and almost no rain here. We have had several heavy downpours with only a two week period of heat and drought. All in all about normal and the hostas still look pretty good with just a little damage.

Again this fall, (late summer) we have some great new hostas for you as well as some mix and match “Twofers”, “Two for $20” and “Two for $30”. Please check them out below.

We are very happy to announce the introduction of our newest hosta, ‘Ambrosia’ which we intend to patent. It has a blue margin and a light yellow leaf center, is very vigorous and has fragrant flowers. We also are introducing two of Doug Beilstein’s newest hostas, ‘Envy’ and ‘Winter Frost’. For the first time we are also offering that great frosty blue hosta from the Stegemans, ‘Skylight’ and ‘Fashionista’ from Q & Z Nursery, a hosta that I am liking more and more as it matures.

If you have any questions please just give me or Nancy a call, 919-309-0649.

New Hostas for Fall 2014

‘Ambrosia’ is “the food of the gods” and this hosta is certainly good enough to eat. It is simply divine. It is a blue-margined, light yellow-centered sport of my own ‘Guacamole’ that performs just as well in the garden, making a large clump that enjoys bright light. Like ambrosia it is fragrant and may also have the same mythological healing powers. We intend to patent this one. Special Introductory Price $35.

‘Envy’ has a very showy yellow margin that will become white in late summer. A seedling of Doug Beilstein’s, it has a somewhat upright habit making a medium-sized clump. It catches my eye from across hoop house. Special $20.

‘Winter Frost’ is the first of a group of wonderfully ruffled, very blue hostas from Doug Beilstein. As a young plant it looks striking different from other blue hostas and matures into an elegant medium-sized clump in the garden. It may replace ‘Jetstream’ as my favorite blue of Doug’s. Special Price $20.

‘Fashionista’ is cleverly named after its parent ‘Designer Genes’. It has a pure white margin on brilliant yellow leaves with red petioles in the spring. By the time its red scapes begin to appear the leaves have darkened to a pleasing light green color making the plant a much more vigorous medium-sized clump than expected. Grow this one in the shade. Below is Nancy’s two year old plant in our mossy garden. Special $20.

‘Skylight’ is not really a new hosta but this is the first time we have been able to offer it. It may be the waxiest blue hosta ever. It looks spray painted white. I love this plant from Bev and Dave Stegeman and used it produce ‘Tarheel Blue’ If you don’t have this medium to large beauty yet here is your chance. Now just $15.

Specials prices on our newest hostas!

‘Leapin’ Lizard’ was $45 now $30

‘Neutrino’ was $20 now $15

‘Rocket’s Red Glare’ was $20 now $15

‘Plum Pudding’ was $30 now $20

‘Plum Nutty’ was $20 now $15

‘Tilt-A-Whirl’ was $50 now $25

Fall “Twofer” Mix and Match Specials!!!

You can mix any of the following of the same price “Two for $20” or “Two for $30. Please order in even numbers of plants of each price so that they are a true “Twofer”. For Example: Order 1 ‘Honey Pie’ and 1 ‘Fall Dazzler’ for $20 or 1 ‘Peach Salsa’ and 1 ‘Mango Salsa’ for $30. Thanks. Please, visit our website for photos, www.HostaHosta.com .

$15 or “Two for $20”

‘Catch of the Day’ - fragrant

‘Doubled Up’ - fragrant

‘Fall Dazzler’ – small white margined, late flowering hosta

‘Grape Fizz’ - fragrant

‘Honey Pie’ - fragrant

‘Mystic Star’

‘Pacific Sunset’

‘Plum Creek’ – medium blue with purple petioles, NEW

‘Tears of Joy’

‘Tongue Twister’

$20 or “Two for $30”

‘Blueberry Waffles’

‘Candy Dish’

‘Curly Fries’

‘Dream Boat’

‘Itty Bitty’ – white-centered ‘Green Mouse Ears’

‘Jetstream’

‘Mango Salsa’

‘Mouse Trap’

‘Peach Salsa’

‘Smash Hit’

Looking for something else? Ask about our other listed hostas, many are still available!!

Call Bob or Nancy, 919-309-0649 or email HostaBob@gmail.com