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About Hostas
Product Description Hostas is the definitive guide to the popular hardy perennial that gardeners have come to rely upon and enjoy. Favored for their beauty and longevity, these shade-loving, low-maintenance plants bear foliage in all manner of shape, size and texture and in colors ranging from steel blue, tonal greens and yellows to multi-colored. Their long-blooming, aromatic flowers come in variations of white, pale lavender and blue-purple. The growing season for hostas stretches from early spring to late fall, and they flourish in Zone 3 -- most of the continental United States as well as populated areas of Canada and Alaska. Rosemary Barrett provides expert advice on these outstanding plants. Following a brief section on the history of hostas, she covers the various cultivars in fine detail, with topics that include: Cultivation Enhancing a garden Propagation Container-growing Landscaping Plant and tree companions Borders and beds A catalog of hostas Garden settings. Featuring lush color photographs throughout, Hostas is ideal for gardeners at all levels of expertise. Review The book provides pictures of many varieties, which shows both their color and their setting in the garden. (Linda Hutchinson Pasadena Star-News 2004-08-14) Clear and plentiful instructions about how to propagate and cultivate hostas and what other plants make good companions. ( Science News 2004-09-04) Hundreds of vibrant photos... helpful information about propagation, color selections, container planting, and companion plants. ( Landscape Architecture Magazine) Revel in the luscious images... We especially commend Hostas as an inspiring picture album showing the most appealing Hosta selections at their best. ( HortIdeas) Make it easy on yourself. Learn everything you need to know about choosing and growing hostas from Rosemary Barrett. (Connie Krochmal BellaOnline) Great landscaping ideas for many different types of gardens... will inspire gardeners everywhere. (Patty Jessome Edmonton Sun 2004-05-29) A general interest book, written in an informal, almost chatty, tone... a valuable resource for anyone like myself who has a large area of deep shade in their yard... recommended for any public library. (Karin J. Shank E-Streams) A loving look at a garden staple... endless ideas for that shady spot in your garden. ( Halifax Chronicle Herald 2004-06-20) Guides readers through the limitless variety and versatility of each plant... excels with its clear concise format, detailed descriptions, and superlative color photography. (Carol Haggas Booklist / RBB 2004-03-15) A range of ideas and plans for different types of gardens, from large woodland expanses to small shade and container gardens. (Jane Gadd Globe and Mail 2004-06-04) About the Author Rosemary Barrett is the author of three other gardening books and is co-owner of a nursery. Derek Hughes specializes in gardening and horticultural photography. His work frequently appears in books and magazines. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Introduction Hostas are plants grown for their wonderful foliage of infinite variation. Depending on the species or cultivar, the hosta can have blue, green, yellow or variegated leaves in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and textures. The plants may be grown separately or mixed with other plants that like the same conditions. Hostas appear in early spring and disappear in late fall, and are hardy to zone 3. The hosta also has the grace to produce a very acceptable flower in colors ranging from white to pale lavenders and blue-purples. To my mind the hosta is, without a doubt, a perfect perennial. Anyone who wishes to grow it can; no matter how small the garden there is always a place (partly shaded and damp) for at least one or two plants. They also look wonderful grown in containers (and there is always room for one or two of these). My knowledge comes from years of growing these lovely plants. In this book I wou
