Considering the multitude of hosta species and varieties, it becomes apparent that this plant is a popular specimen. Today around 4,000 varieties are known, of which you will find a selection with their respective properties below.

The hosta "June" is one of the two-tone hosta varieties

Green-leaved hostas

Beginners would do well to first deal with green-leaved hostas. These are considered to be the least maintenance-intensive and undemanding. They even tolerate partially sunny locations. Two proven and at the same time not boring varieties are 'Sun Power' with emerald green foliage and 'Snowflake' with green foliage and snow-white flowers.

Blue-leaved hostas

The blue leaves of these strains are eye-catching, no question. They grow between 50 and 70 cm on average and belong to the species called Hosta sieboldiana. The foliage is usually blue-green and the flowers are light purple. These varieties are among the best:

  • 'amplissima'
  • 'Blue Cadet'
  • 'halcyon'
  • 'elegans'

Hostas with bicolor foliage

A hosta with two-tone foliage often looks the most original in a single stand. Many varieties with bicolored foliage can even tolerate some sunlight. But they too should be protected from the blazing midday sun. Otherwise the foliage will quickly fade and the risk of dry soil will increase.

Here is a selection of beautiful varieties:

  • 'Night before Christmas': white and green
  • 'Wide Brim': creamy white and green
  • 'Zagers White': narrow white edge, green center
  • 'Mediovariegata': green edge and white center
  • 'Patriot': green center and wide white border
  • 'Golden Tiara': yellow and green
  • 'Aureomarginata': yellow at the edge, green in the middle
  • 'Gold Standard': golden yellow with a blue-green edge

Varieties with convincing flowers

Not only the leaves can convince. Some varieties also impress with their flowers at the location, such as the lance-leaf hosta 'Lancifolia', whose flowering period lasts comparatively long, or the strongly scented lily hosta 'Grandiflora' or hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet' and hosta 'Guacamole'.

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Varieties with three-colored foliage are particularly suitable as solitaires. Hosta undulata 'Univittata' (light green/dark green/white) and Hosta 'Shade Fanfare' (yellow/green/white) should be mentioned here. The 'Honey Bell' variety is suitable for planting in a bucket, for example on the balcony.

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