Sentences with phrase «of hostas»

Some varieties of hostas have contrasting stripes, as well as long narrow leaves.

I love the look of gravel and we did put a couple of loads in where it is very shady along with a large selection of hostas.

If you must clean up, remove the leaves of hostas, daylilies and Siberian irises — these tend to turn into a soggy, scraggly mess by spring.

The plantsman also favours intensely pink dahlias and stands of spiky magenta lythrum, set off against the green leaves of hostas and iris.

But a giant carpet of hostas — especially those with solid green leaves — can be boring.

His gardens in Michigan included more than 135 varieties of the Hosta plant.

This Korean species of hosta is very strange.

i prefer the «royal standard» variety [there are thousands of varieties of hosta].

Not exact matches

I just got some seed from the BIG hostas at my work which have produced LOTS of seed.

Agave (Agave tequilana) A relative of asparagus, hostas, and hyacinths, this Mexican native is transformed into tequila by chopping away the tough, spiny leaves and slowly roasting the heart.

I also had a flower garden area below the window boxes filled with hostas and lots of other perennials.

If the hostas, ferns, and a variety of ground cover weren't already planted and established, I'm not sure I could have made the front garden area as pretty as I think it is now.

But I'm dreaming of creating some garden beds with peonies, hydrangea and hostas!

She added some hostas and sedum from her mother's garden and a bunch of begonias she picked up for 25 cents each.

We've set up a white card and our trusty photography assistant Spawn out in the garden on a weathered bench, framed against a backdrop of green hosta leaves and an old fence — with the goal of this arrangement to show the white as a true reference point and the rest of the photo to show how a shifting white balance can really affect the overall color balance of your photos.

Rare and collectible hosta hybrid: Stunningly different from other hosta leaf patterns, Mito No Hana displays parallel and furrowed mellow - yellow veins that fade to cream and then green as they run the length of its vibrant emerald foliage.

(TNS)-- Hostas are the workhorses of the shade garden.

Seeing your hostas peeking out of the ground gave me hope that they will return.

We moved into our house just over 1 year ago and I often thank the previous homeowners because they planted my favorites: lots of hydrangeas, peonies, hostas, lilac bushes and a great big willow tree!

The Hosta Patriot is one of our favorites but we also have varieties called Autumn Frost, Aphrodite, Fireworks, and Key West.

We planted hostas, azaleas, lilies, and other plants along with some contaniers of peppers, celery, spinach, lettuce, and herbs.

The huge leaves of «Frances Williams» and «Sum and Substance» hostas provide lush division along a low wall.

And honestly, I could think of better places to spend the money such as new hostas for the shade garden, -LSB-...]

I was stunned, shocked, and beyond thrilled the next spring when tulips, hydrangeas, roses, peonies, brown - eyed susans, hostas, and tons of other plants I don't know sprung up out of nowhere!

I also had a flower garden area below the window boxes filled with hostas and lots of other perennials.

The downside to growing hostas is that slugs and snails love them, and unless they are dealt with firmly, these pests can reduce a fine crown of leaves to a garden doily overnight.

The H. «June», shown here, is a chameleon hosta, the colour of which depends on the amount of light it receives, and is named after the woman who first bred it.

Hostas can be the gardener's best friend, with their shimmering multi-hued leaves, ranging from white through yellow to green and and onto the bluest of blues.

Roger Bowden, holder of the National Collection of Modern Hybrid Hostas, explains why the variety is his favourite: «The «Halcyon» - type leaf is very definitely blue, but in shady conditions it appears to be splashed with gold; and seen in the light, the foliage is brighter and more green.

For maximum effect in the garden, plant hostas in multiples, mixing a selection of specimens with contrasting colours, textures and shapes.

Grown and loved for their glorious foliage, hostas can be petite (H. «Tiny Tears» is one of the smallest, its leaves about the size of a dessert spoon) or enormous (H. «Empress Wu» is apparently the largest, with leaves measuring 45 cm wide and likely to grow more than a metre high).

Large cedar trees, ferns and hostas create a peaceful pathway reminiscent of a well - groomed forest, still leaving room for a spacious dining terrace, sitting area, and water feature.