Hosta 'June' Hosta 'Guacamole'
Hosta 'Touch of Class'
Hosta's bring color and contrast into our shaded gardens. They make great focal plants and are also excellent in mass plantings. Although Hosta's can be quite expensive, their quick growth and tolerance of frequent division make them a great coice even on a low budget. Instead of buying Hosta's in bulk, consider buying 1-3 plants and allowing them to grow for two seasons before dividing them into a new crop. Most mature Hosta's can be divided into 4 or more sturdy plants every two or three years and actually perform better than undivided plants. Just remember to plant them in humus rich soil and give them adequate water during the hot summers.
As mentioned earlier, Hosta's can be expensive. A great way to save money on plants is to sign up for an Amazing Earth membership at http://www.amazingearthclub.blogspot.com/
Amazing Earth is a Minnesota based company that provides plants and landscaping materials to their members at great discounts. The memberships with Amazing Earth are for 3 years and can be used by any member in the household. Unlimited yearly purchases can be made and there is no minimum order. The plants and materials are delivered directly to your home with a nominal, predetermined delivery fee. As an example of the savings that you will experience with an Amazing Earth membership, the hosta's displayed on this page would be priced as follows;
Plant Retail Price Amazing Earth Price Savings
Touch of Class $15.00 $7.10 $8.40
June $15.00 $7.10 $8.40
Guacamole $14.50 $6.75 $7.75
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