Emerald Isle Hosta Collection
Emerald Isle Hosta Collection

Emerald Isle Hosta Collection

SKU: S83150
1 for $69.00
Quick Facts
Common Name: Plantain Lily Plant Collection
Hardiness Zone: 3-8S/9W Exposure: Part Shade to Shade
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Blooms In: Jul-Sep
Mature Height: 6-26" 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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Hostas are categorically the finest ground cover for shade and one of the loveliest and most popular elements for designing a long-term and carefree garden. But top-quality Hostas have been painfully expensive for as long as we can remember, putting large plantings out of reach for those with limited budgets. We've solved the problem by offering our Emerald Isle Hosta collection of 4 excellent varieties, 5 plants of each, at a very attractive price. It's the building block from which you can create your own Emerald Isle. Plants are vigorous and healthy and will take hold quickly. 20 plants. Each variety labeled. They will cover approximately 55–60 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 on 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: 4.5 out of 5 stars (20 Reviews) Write a Review

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Thirsty buggers

While I've grown Hostas for years, this was my first experience in planting them bare root. I set them out last Fall; all but one emerged this Spring. Although comeback was excellent, the plants languished, even by drowsy first-year perennial standards. They didn't appear unwell, just arrested. I bemoaned this fact to a local nurseryman. He suggested I water more generously. Seemed too easy, but I took his advice and increased hydration beyond that which I typically offer young Hostas. Within two weeks I noted happy change. The plants are now thriving. Some are even blooming! The hummingbirds and I are all smiles!

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Beautiful healthy plants

I planted this collection late last summer about this time. All the bulbs grew to a good size this year and I know they'll likely double by next year. This bed was planted as a memorial garden to my doggie that passed last year under a river birch, which was his favorite place in the yard. It's a beautiful collection. You can't go wrong with this!

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Excellent Value

Received 5 each of 4 varieties as advertised. Very well packed with all roots happy upon arrival. I would say that 16 out of 20 have thrived with a few (all the same variety) that grew a little and then died. Maybe they will come through next year. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase and would highly recommend.

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Nice healthy plants

Just received my order of 3 sets of this collection and started planting them last night. The roots are BIG and very healthy. Well packed in damp shredded paper and marked by variety.
My only complaint is that I got only 3 varieties instead of 4 as listed in the description. Not a big deal, since I'm so happy with the quality of the roots.

Looking forward to seeing all my new hosta pop up!

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Wonderful Collection

I planted one of these collections over 22 years ago. Hostas everywhere! We've transplanted them all over the property, and moved some to another. A great buy!

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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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