Experience the ethereal beauty of 'Astral Bliss' (15"H). It features unique, lanceolate, and twisted leaves in a mesmerizing shade of blue. Registered in the USA in 2009, this hosta boasts a slightly upright growth and a glaucous coating that maintains its intense colour through October. Perfect for any position, this heavy-duty perennial is a must-have for both pots and beds.
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This vigorous small hosta adds beautiful contrast to any garden with its corrugated blue-green leaves and crisp golden-yellow margins. Its attractive foliage and good substance make it a standout option for borders or containers. In the summer, it produces lovely lavender flowers. With a height of 9 inches and a width of 21 inches, this small hosta is a perfect addition to any garden.
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Experience the graceful beauty of 'Celtic Dancer!' The upright hosta boasts thick, shiny green leaves with rippled edges that twist and fold for added texture. Red petioles add a pop of color halfway up the stem. Enjoy delicate lavender flowers in midsummer. Perfect for adding dimension to your garden, maturing at 16"x27".
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Experience the stunning beauty of 'Country Dreaming, a deep, rich blue with exceptional colour-holding power. This 2013 registered plant from Don Dean is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your garden. Plants offered are divisions from Originator stock.
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Bring a bright and cheerful song to your shade garden with 'Country Melody'! Its wavy leaves create a consistent and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for any morning sun. Enjoy the playful and quirky tone of this vibrant addition to your garden. Plants available are divisions from Originator stock.
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Introducing 'Country Warrior' O/S (20"x42"), a proud and fearless garden protector. Its smooth, pointed leaves boast a bright powdery blue colour with wavy, yellow margins. With its 'Sagae' parentage, this Hosta grows tall and forms a stately, flared clump. Blooming in mid-summer with light lavender flowers, it's a vigorous grower that will add great colour and exceptional form to your garden.
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Introducing "Crinkled Leather" —an unruly and intensely corrugated beauty. Moderately cupped and folded leaves develop a nice blue color but mature to green during the season. The leaf edges become scalloped as the clump ages so it's best not to divide this beauty. Enjoy pale lavender flowers mid to late summer—a must-have for any hosta lover, from expert Don Dean.
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Experience the beauty of 'Deep Waters,' a large and upright clump of deep blue foliage that is both cupped and heavily corrugated. This big blue hosta, introduced by Don Dean, boasts stunning lavender flowers for added elegance. Enhance your garden with this exceptional plant.
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'Frosted Dimples' is a vigorous Hosta variety that offers thick, dimpled, and frosty blue leaves with contrasting pale yellow to cream edges. Standing at 12" tall and expanding to 32" across, this medium-sized clump provides long-lasting foliage colour. It is also resistant to slugs and snails, making it a low-maintenance option. Enjoy its beautiful white flowers in the summer.
Trade 1 gallon stock available in spring 2026.
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Experience a burst of colour with 'Fruit Punch!' Vibrant lemon-yellow foliage with blackberry edges transitions to wavy kiwi coloured leaves. Watch as strawberry-coloured scapes with grape-purple flowers add a touch of elegance. This vigorous grower prefers moderate to shady areas—another great selection from Don Dean.
4.7" pot inventory available August 2025.
Trade 1-gallon inventory available Spring 2026.
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'Kinky Boots' is a vibrant and lively variation of H. 'Peek-a-boo Purple.' Its vigorous growth allows it to quickly form clumps, making it eye-catching and attention-grabbing after just a few years. The unique "legs" on this medium plant offer a striking contrast to the narrow, wavy-edged foliage, creating a stunning presentation. Take a peek at 'Kinky Boots' for a bold addition to your collection.
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Experience the beauty of 'Leather and Lace' (10"H) in your shade garden. This medium hosta, bred by Don Dean, boasts blue-green leaves with wavy, yellow margins that transition to a striking white in late summer. Moderate growth rate makes it a perfect addition to any garden.
Picture courtesy Don Dean
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Introducing 'Louie Louie,' a playful and dramatic hosta by Don Dean! With its rippled white margins, it adds movement and texture to your garden. The lavender flowers on burgundy scapes add a pop of color in late summer. Measures 13"x42". (Warning: may cause ocean daydreams.)
Picture courtesy Don Dean / Naylor Creek
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Unleash your garden's playful charm with 'Peek-a-Boo Purple'! This unique blue-green hosta boasts wavy, lance-shaped leaves on a sturdy, upright mound. Stand back and admire the gorgeous contrast between the burgundy petiole and the vibrant foliage.
Seasonal leaf change: blue > blue green
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'Proud Sentry' is a unique hosta, bred by Minnesota breeder Don Dean. Its upright, fountain-shaped clump boasts long, pointed green leaves with yellow edges that fade to creamy white. This cultivar was created from a cross of 'Swoosh' seedling, 'Crested Surf,' and 'Venetian Blue.' In midsummer, it produces 30" tall spikes of light lavender flowers.
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Seasonal leaf change: green centre / yellow > creamy white margin
'Riviera Sunset' is a beautifully unique plant with green leaves featuring a wide orange-gold margin and white and gray streaks. As the season progresses, the golden margin fades to a creamy white. Standing 14 inches tall and 35 inches wide, it offers a stunning display of lavender flowers in the summertime.
Seasonal leaf change: green centre / orange gold > creamy-white margin
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Enjoy the bold blue of 'Sapphire Pillows,' a stunning hosta from Don Dean. Its heavily corrugated leaves have a slight cupping at the mid-rib and tip, ensuring a unique texture. Keep out of direct sunlight for vibrant blue colour late into the season. Adorned with lavender flowers in summer. Plants offered are growing in a 4" container.
Seasonal leaf change: blue > blue-green
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Add a touch of vibrant colour to your garden with 'Strawberry Parfait'! This stunning hosta boasts sharply pointed yellow leaves with a rose-pink blush, adding a pop of contrast to your landscape. With some morning sun, it blooms with saturated rose-pink flowers on pale lavender scapes in late summer.
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'Turbulent Seas' is a unique hybrid of H. 'Neat and Tidy' × H. 'Aspen Gold,' registered by Don Dean of Minnesota. This cultivar boasts heavily corrugated, unruly and twisted foliage in a deep green hue. Pale purple flowers bloom in late July to August, adding a touch of beauty to its already impressive presence. Stock available are divisions of our Originator Stock plant.
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Introducing 'Twinkle Little Star,' the compact and stunning blue hosta from Don Dean. With a small, tight mound of ruffled and cupped foliage, this plant adds a unique texture to any garden. Its intense blue colour and wavy, folded, and twisted leaves make it a standout feature. Plus, with medium lavender flowers with translucent edges in late summer, it's a must-have for any hosta lover.
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