Emerald Atoll, Miniature Hosta Collection
Emerald Atoll, Miniature Hosta Collection

Emerald Atoll, Miniature Hosta Collection

SKU: S83149
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Quick Facts
Common Name: Plant Collection
Hardiness Zone: 3-8S/9W Exposure: Part Shade to Shade
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Blooms In: Jul-Sep
Mature Height: 8-16" Read our Growing Guide
Ships as: BAREROOT
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Shipping Details Shipment begins in early March 2024, depending on your zone. See shipping tab for details
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Several years ago, we planted a bed of miniature Hostas under the Apple tree near our garden shed. The results were so charming that we had to share them with you. We've assembled a new collection of compact versions of our favorite ground cover for shade and dubbed it The Emerald Atoll. These are plants with the same rugged disposition as full-size Hostas, but their height ranges from 8–16" and their spread from 2–3'. We ship 4 varieties (3 plants of each) to provide an attractive combination of green, blue, variegated, and edged foliage. 12 plants. Each variety labeled. Approximately 18 sq ft. Exclusive.

This genus of shade lovers has 70 species, all of them from China and Japan, and hybridizers have produced hundreds of exciting crosses. Hostas have many handsome leaf colorations and lavender or white Lily-like flowers on graceful stalks. Plants prefer a moist location, but we've had a mass planting thrive for more than 30 years under a row of Sugar Maples. (In the South and West, evenly moist soil is required.) Because Hostas are grown primarily for their foliage, we give the height of the leaves, not the flowers.

For more information on the growing and care of Hosta, click Growing Guide.

Shipping

Shipping

HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

WHEN WE SHIP

We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.

OUR GUARANTEE

We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.

Reviews

Reviews

Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars (5 Reviews) Write a Review

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Great Little Plant

I purchased these small hostas 3 Falls ago's. The first summer they were very small but growing well. This summer they are actually larger than I expected (not a bad thing). I seem to have a deer problem this year, but they are not eating these plants only the larger hosta. I am planning on purchasing more as they are doing so well!

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Poor packaging

We did get four varieties as advertised. There was a sheet with details about four varieties. But only two of the varieties described were what we received. The other two are mysteries. I can't even find them listed in the catalogue. I just hope they are hostas!

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Miniature Hosta Collection

[...] great labels as to the various types/sizes of Hostas included in the order and how to plant them.

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Happy Gardener

[...] The hosta collection was a good value and thus far, are growing very well. I will continue to buy from WF due to the ease of ordering on-line and getting a quality plant each time.

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Tiny Babies

Sweet tiny little Hosta collection that works best if more than one collection is used. Nice in a secret shade garden. A bit slow to emerge in the Pacific Northwest, but don't give up they all make it. Nice blooms!

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Growing guide

Growing guide
Print Grow Guide

Planting: Choose a site with evenly moist soil (Hostas will endure dry shade in all but the hottest, driest parts of North America if watered regularly until they become established). Emerald Isle requires about 55-60 square feet of space; the miniature varieties in Emerald Atoll take up about 18 square feet. Use a shovel or spade to loosen the planting bed soil to a depth of 10-12 inches and turn in a 3-4 inch layer of organic matter, such as compost, aged manure, leafmold, or peat moss. Then open the bags to get an idea of the size of the roots. With a trowel, dig the planting holes, spacing them according to the suggestions provided with your order. Set the roots in the holes with the larger varieties in back, shorter varieties in front--the heights and spacings of the varieties are provided in the package. Hold the buds (the pointed growing tips) 1 inch below the surface of the soil. then push soil back into the holes to cover the roots, firm the soil, and water thoroughly. Do not fertilize the first season. The following spring, use a balanced, granular fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, at the rate on the manufacturer's label.

Please note: Bareroot plants dry out quickly once they are removed from their packaging. We strongly recommend that you keep the roots covered with packing material until you are ready to plant.

Care: Hostas are about as carefree as a plant can get. It's possible to plant them and forget them, but for best performance, we recommend that you fertilize them each spring, remove the flower stalks below the level of the leaves after the blooms have faded, and cut the foliage to the ground after hard frost in the fall. The Achilles heel of Hostas is slugs. Set out shallow bowls of beer to keep the population in check, put down diatomaceous earth as a barrier, or (in the South) mulch with prickly Zoysia grass lawn clippings.

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