Local wholesale nurseryman Bobby Green thought I'd been too hard on hostas. Yes, he agreed, almost all the hostas folks try to grow here are at best pitiful shadows of what they're advertised to be. Locally owned nurseries (not the chain stores) can obtain the genuine Royal Standard hosta for you.

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Tell them to contact the local wholesale source, Green Nurseries (now remember, that's wholesale ... Here are some tips on growing hostas from Frank Hunyady, extension services and the American Hosta Society: Planting: Divide existing hostas, or plant new ones, in spring or fall. Separate the plant ... Hostas prove that variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to their role in the landscape.

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Their large leaves come in a range of colors, shapes and textures and last for years. With ... KING5: Get that shovel out, it's time to divide those hosta plants! Hostas are great plants for shady locations. These long-lived, amazingly hardy (-35 degrees) natives of Japan and China come in a mind-boggling array of sizes, shapes, and colors; everything from tiny ...

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AOL: Where Do Hostas Grow Best? Gardening Experts Share the Sweet Spot Hostas are arguably one of the easiest perennials to grow, and they look great—and at times, downright majestic—in woodland gardens and low-maintenance landscapes. But while hostas are generally ...