Reilly's Rabbit Ranch Hostas

Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

Hosta of the Year 2014

Origin:  Hosta 'Tokudama' x Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'

Heavily corrugated leaves deeply cupped, unruly foliage. Prefers shade and good moisture. May grow to be 24" tall and 46" wide. Funnel-shaped White flowers in July.

Hosta 'Afterglow'  PP26755

Sport of 'Climax'

Heart-shaped, corrugated, Green leaves with wide Gold margins. Shade preferred with morning sunshine. Good conditions to grow to 24" tall and 48" wide. Tall scapes of Funnel-shaped Pale Lavender flowers in June.

Hosta 'Angel Falls'  PP28785

Sport of 'Niagara Falls'

Reverse sport of 'Bridal Falls'

Creamy-White leaves with Dark Green ruffled margins. Wide margins may measure up to 2 inches wide. Leaves will have 10 to 11 vein pairs. Mounds to 16" tall and 38" wide. Light Lavender flowers in July. 

Hosta 'Aphrodite' 

Fragrant Hosta

Sport of Hosta 'Plantaginea'

Large mound of shiny green foliage that differs from its parent with its unique flower. Requires adequate moisture and soil for reliable flowering. Must be protected from late freezes in spring and protected from cooler weather to get established. Leaves measuring 11" long and 7" wide with 10 to 11 vein pairs. Mounds may be 24" tall by 60" wide with proper conditions. Double White Very Fragrant flowers in August. 

Hosta 'Avocado'

Fragrant Hosta

Sport of 'Guacamole'

Apple-Green leaves with wider Dark Green margins. Prefers shade with early morning sunshine. Mounds may grow to 24" tall and 48" wide. Fragrant Large White Funnel-shaped flowers.

Hosta 'Christmas Tree'

Origin:  ('Beatrice' x 'Beatrice') x 'Frances Williams'

Rounded, cupped, heavily corrugated, Dark Green leaves. Thin Yellow margins fading to Creamy White. Shade preferred with morning sun. Mounds to 23" tall and 56" wide. Trumpet-shaped Lavender flowers in late June. Red-Purple seed pods produced after flowering.

Hosta 'Dancing Darling'

Sport of 'Dancing Queen'

Heart-shaped, deep veined, bright Yellow leaves. Ruffled, irregular Green margins. Prefers shade with some filtered sunlight. Grow to 16" tall and 38" wide. Lavender flowers in July-August.

Hosta 'Dream Queen'

Sport of 'Great Expectations'

Corrugated, slightly cupped Yellow leaves becoming White. Wider Blue-Green margins than 'Great Expectations'. Needs good moisture and tolerates morning sunshine. Grows to 20" tall and 60" wide with good conditions. Tubular White flowers in June.

Hosta ‘Enchiladas’

Fragrant Hosta

Sport of ‘Avocado’

Thick, slightly wavy leaves of larger Golden centers. Dark Green wide margins giving good color contrast. Great addition to the ‘Guacamole’ family. Fragrant White flowers in August.

Hosta ‘Final Victory’

Tetraploid sport of ‘Victory’

Thick rubber-like, slightly wavy, shiny Green foliage. Much wider bright Yellow margins becoming White. Attention getter at 20" tall and 40" wide. Pale Lavender flowers in July.

Hosta ‘First Dance’ PPAF

Sport of ‘Dancing Queen’

Wide Yellow leaves with irregular, rippled Green margins. Elegant upright mound-shape with tall arching flower scapes. Mounds to 24" tall and 58" wide. Pale Lavender flowers in June-August.

Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’

Fragrant Hosta

Hosta of the Year 1998

Origin:  'Fascination' x 'Fragrant Summer'

Apple-Green leaves turning Lime-Green in summertime. Yellow margins becoming Creamy White. Vigorous grower and tolerates lots of sun exposure. Mounds to 22" tall and 48" wide. Large Fragrant Funnel-shaped White flowers in August.

Hosta 'Fragrant Dream'

Fragrant Hosta 

Sport of 'Fragrant Bouquet'

Darker Green leaves edged with narrow Yellow margins. Yellow margins become White over summertime. Sun tolerant with good moisture and soil. Mounds to grow to 24" tall and 50" wide. Fragrant Large White Funnel-shaped flowers on tall scapes.

Hosta 'Frozen Margarita'

Fragrant Hosta

Sport of 'Fried Bananas'

Shiny Chartreuse to Gold leaves with thin White margins. Sun tolerant with good moisture and soil. Shade will maintain more Green-Chartreuse color. Vigorous grower to 22" tall and 42" wide. Fragrant Large White Funnel-shaped flowers on tall scapes.

Hosta 'Guacamole'

Fragrant Hosta 

Hosta of the Year 2002

Sport of 'Fragrant Bouquet'

Green with Dark Green somewhat wide margins. Tolerates sun with good moisture. Good soil and moisture needed for big mounds and leaves. Mounds may grow to 24" tall and 54" wide. Fragrant Large White Funnel-shaped flowers on tall scapes.

Hosta 'Guardian Angel'

Sport of 'Blue Angel'

Ruffled, Blue-Green leaves with Ivory irregular centers. Leaves will become almost completely Green in summer. White centers will maintain longer in cooler climates. Mounds to 24" tall and 56" wide. Pale Lavender flowers in July.

Hosta ‘Ivory Coast’

Sport of ‘Sagae’

Grey-Green to Blue leaves with wider margins. Bright Yellow margins turning White by late summer. Looks similar to ‘Liberty’ of a smaller size. Mounds to 20" tall and 40" wide. Funnel shaped Lavender flowers in May-June.

Hosta 'Minuteman'

Tetraploid Sport of 'Francee'

Slightly cupped, corrugated Darker Green leaves. Wider bright White margins. Vigorous grower with morning sun with afternoon shade preferred. Good conditions to bring 23" tall and 50" wide. Pale Lavender flowers on tall scapes. 

Hosta ‘Montana Aureomarginata’

Sport of 'Montana'

Large Vase-shaped mound of Green leaves. Wide irregular Gold margins often streaking into mid-center. Leaves arching downward and great as background plants. Demands attention growing to 27" tall and 68" wide. Pale Lavender flowers on very tall 40" to 50" scapes in July.

Hosta 'Old Faithful' 

Fragrant Hosta

Origin:  Plantaginea x 'Regal Rhubarb'

Large Green, deep veined leaves with some puckering. Leaves measuring 12" long and 8" wide with 11 vein pairs. Mounds on Purple petioles to 28" tall and 50" wide. Large fragrant near White flowers in August.

Hosta ‘Old Glory’  PP12503

Sport of ‘Glory’

Heart-shaped Golden Yellow leaves with irregular Dark Green margins. Rippled margins maybe around 1" wide with light corrugation. May look similar to ‘Stain Glass’ in color, but flowers are not fragrant. Leaves may be 7" wide and 9" long with 10 to 12 vein pairs. Grows to 14" tall and 36" wide. Light Lavender flowers on slightly tall scapes in June.

Hosta 'Paradigm'

Hosta of the Year 2007

Sport of 'Abiqua Recluse'

Bright Gold, moderately corrugated leaves becoming White in Summer. Wide Blue-Green margins streaking to centers. Leaves 11" long and 9" wide with 15 vein pairs. Sun tolerant with good moisture. Mounds to 22" tall and 48" wide. Funnel-shaped Light Lavender flowers in July.

Hosta ‘Paradise Sunshine’

Fragrant Hosta

Reverse Sport of ‘Guacamole’

Glossy Green leaves developing a Yellow border by Summer. Vigorous grower and good sun tolerance with good moisture. Sun tolerant mound to 24" tall and 50" wide. Large near White Fragrant flowers in August.

Hosta 'Patriot' 

Hosta of the Year 1997

Tetraploid Sport of 'Francee'

Dark Green leaves with Creamy Yellow and White margins. Grows well with some sun and good moisture. Mound grows to 23" tall and 50" wide. Lavender flowers in July.

Hosta ‘Paul’s Glory’ 

Hosta of the Year 1999

Sport of ‘Perry’s True Blue'

Vigorous growing Chartreuse mound with Blue-Green margins. Sun tolerant and centers become Gold over the summer. Slightly cupped and corrugated leaves with 10 to 12 vein pairs. Leaves measuring around 7 inches wide and 9 inches long. May grow to 25" tall and 55" wide. Lavender flowers in early June.

Hosta 'Queen of the Seas'

Heavily piecrusted, Blue-Green leaves. Slightly cupped, thick corrugation, vase-shaped mound. Leaves of 12" long and 9" wide with 13 vein pairs. Prefers shaded areas with some filtered sunlight. Grows with good moisture to 24 inches tall and 48 inches wide. Near White flowers in June.

Hosta 'Seducer'  PP22413

Origin:  'Dorothy Benedict' selfed

Attractive in shade with slightly wavy, Dark Green leaves. Green-Gold margins becoming more Gold in summer. Leaves of 12" long and 9" wide with 12 vein pairs. Summer heat gives to halo effect or white dividing line between the center and margins. Grows to 26 inches tall and 36 inches wide. Tall scapes of Lavender flowers in August.

Hosta 'So Sweet'

Fragrant Hosta 

Hosta of the Year 1996

Origin:  'Fragrant Bouquet' x 'Aden 462'

Very shiny Dark Green leaves. Yellow margins fading to White by late summer. Leaves measuring 7" long and 5" wide with 7 to 8 vein pairs. Rapid grower, sun tolerant with good moisture. Mounds of 20 inches tall and 40 inches wide. Fragrant near White flowers in August.

Hosta ‘Spartacus’

Sport of ‘Sea Gulf Stream’

Heart-shaped, deeply veined, slightly reverse-cupped Green leaves. Heavily rippled Gold border giving bright contrast to gardens. Leaves of 15" long and 10" wide with 12 to 13 vein pairs. Needs a devoted area to grow to 24 inches tall and 48 inches wide. Stunning mound with very tall scapes of Pale Lavender flowers in June.

Hosta 'Sunshine Glory'

Origin:  'William Lachman' x 'Golden Waffles'

Corrugated Lime-Green to Chartreuse leaves and Creamy margins. Leaves measure 9" long and 5" wide with 10 vein pairs. Sun tolerant as long as given good soil and good moisture. Upright Mound to 24 inches tall and 48 inches wide. Lavender flowers in July.

Hosta 'Undulata Erromena'

Sport of 'Undulata Mediovariegata'

Wavy, all green leaves that prefers shade with some sunlight. Fast growth with good soil and moisture. Mounds to 21 inches tall and 47 inches wide. Lavender flowers in July.

Hosta 'War Paint' 

Sport of 'Niagara Falls'

Tri-colored White and Yellow leaves with Dark Green margins. Heavily rippled, deep veined with lighter Green streaks. Variegation of leaves fades and becomes all Green in late summer. Shade garden accent at 20 inches tall and 48 inches wide. Lavender flowers in July.

Hosta 'American Halo'

Sport of 'Northern Halo'

Corrugated Blue-Green leaves with wavy Cream margins. Leaves measure 14" long and 10" wide with 18 to 19 vein pairs. Maintains its Blue color shade in shade landscapes and makes a great background plant. Needs deep fertile soil plus moisture. Mounds to 24 inches tall and 70 inches wide. White flowers in June.

Hosta 'Blue Angel'

Origin:  'Aden 365' x 'Aden 361'

Heart-shaped Blue-Green leaves, slightly wavy, and corrugation. Becomes more Green throughout summer. Leaves grow to 16" long and 12" wide with 12 to 15 vein pairs. Prefers shaded areas with good moisture and fertile soil. Massive mound growing to 32 inches tall and 70 inches wide. Produces tall scapes of Pale Lavender to near White flower clusters in July. 

Hosta 'Bridal Falls'  PP25594

Sport of 'Niagara Falls'

Dark Green leaves with rippled Yellow margins changing to White. Giant mound of cascading, deep veined foliage. Grows to 28 inches tall and 48 inches wide under good conditions. Pale Lavender flowers in July.

Hosta 'Coast to Coast'  PP26469

Upright vase-shaped mound, corrugated leaves, puckered, wavy edges. Gold-Chartreuse depending on sun interaction with near White undersides. Needs good soil and moisture if going to have lots of sun interaction. Giant mound to 30 inches tall and 40 inches wide. Bell-shaped Light Lavender flowers in June.

Hosta 'Devil's Advocate' 

Sport of 'Blue Angel'

Massive heart-shaped Blue-Green leaves with wide Lime margins. As summer progresses, colors intensify. Giant mound to 36 inches tall and 48 inches wide. Bell-shaped Light purple flowers on tall scapes in Summer.

Hosta 'Dream Weaver'

Sport of 'Great Expectations'

Leaves with bright Yellow centers and wide Blue margins. Good moisture and soil conditions required for good growth. Grows to average 24 inches tall and 48 inches wide. White flowers in July.

Hosta 'Earth Angel'

Hosta of the Year 2009

Sport of 'Blue Angel'

Heart-shaped Blue-Green leaves and Yellow margins. Prefers shade with morning sunshine. Needs good soil and moisture for growth. Mounds to 28 inches tall and 60 inches wide. Funnel-shaped Pale Lavender flowers in July.

Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'

Giant Blue leaves turning Dark Green mid-summer. Frosty Blue to Smoky Blue as Glaucous coating fades. Thick, heavily corrugated leaves with good slug resistance. Slower grower requiring good soil and moisture. May mound to 30 inches tall and 60 inches wide. Funnel-shaped near White flowers in July.

Hosta 'Empress Wu'  PP20774

Seedling of 'Big John' 

Impressive mound, colossal sized, semi-upright foliage. Thick, corrugated, wavy Green leaves with Glaucous coating. Good moisture and fertile soil needed for growth. Usually 30 inches tall and 50 inches wide in poor soil conditions. May grow to 48 inches tall and 70 inches wide with prior care. Very Pale Lavender flowers in July.

Hosta 'Humpback Whale'

Blue-Green, heart-shaped, slightly corrugated leaves. Leaves have an unusual hump mid-leave and tip-downward. Prefers shade with some morning sun with good moisture and soil. Mounds can grow to 35 inches tall and 80 inches wide. Bell-shaped, near White flowers in June.

Hosta 'Liberty'  PP12531

Hosta of the Year 2012

Sport of 'Sagae'

Blue-Green leaves with Creamy-White margins. Shade preferred with some filtered sunlight. Good moisture and soil needed for massive growth. Mounds to 28 inches tall and 60 inches wide. Funnel-shaped Lavender flowers on tall scapes in June.

Hosta 'Piecrust Promise' 

Sport of 'Green Piecrust'

Very unique coloration as summer progresses. Heart-shaped, Chartreuse leaves with rippled Dark Green margins. Grows to 30 inches tall and 57 inches wide. Pale Lavender flowers on tall scapes in June to July.

Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

Hosta of the Year 2004

Mixes well with Oriental Lilies, especially fragrant 'Stargazer' Lily. Massive, cupped, Chartreuse leaves with good substance. Giant mound of somewhat corrugated foliage. Needs deep fertile soil with adequate moisture. Sun tolerant may grow to 36 inches tall and 72 inches wide. Lavender Bell-shaped flowers in July.

Hosta 'Victory'

Hosta of the Year 2015

Sport of 'Elatior'

Heart-shaped, shiny Green leaves with Wide Cream margins. Very large, thick, upright leaves mounded in Vase-shaped manner. Good moisture and soil conditions needed for good growth. May grow to 35 inches tall and 70 inches wide. Near White flowers on very tall scapes that may be several feet tall.

Hosta 'Winter Snow' 

Sport of 'Sum and Substance'

Shiny, unruly Chartreuse leaves with rippled White margins. Sun tolerant with good soil and moisture. Vigorous growth to 33 inches tall and 82 inches wide. Pale Lavender flowers in July.