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Arie Blom
Hosta and Daylily Breeder
Has there ever been a new plant hybrid so aptly named? Improved White Feather Hosta is a major update of a very popular hosta beloved for its bright, colour-changing leaves. This game-changing plant is the creation of renowned Dutch hybridizer Arie Blom. Arie breeds hostas, daylilies and other plants at Heemskerk Vaste Planten in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. When Arie joined Heemskerk, the nursery was already growing the original White Feather Hosta for its customers. He started working on ways to improve it, and after five years of research and breeding developed a hybrid that was larger, more vigorous and more substantial. Its leaves still changed from white to cream and green, but were thicker and sturdier, causing the plant to grow more vertically. Its upright habit made the hybrid more sun tolerant-one of Improved White Feather's most desirable qualities!
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Improved White Feather Hosta
Improved White Feather Hosta is just that--a variety that is stronger, more vigorous and more substantial than its predecessor. Striking foliage opens as white before developing green veining, then changes to a blend of cream and green. Yields three months of lavender, bell-shaped blooms.
Monkey Business Hosta
Elegant arching foliage with wide chartreuse margins and deep green centres is held aloft by striking red petioles, adding a bold touch to shady borders. This mediumsized, one of a kind hosta grows up to 45 cm tall and produces light lavender, bell-shaped blooms in midsummer that attract pollinators. In the photo at right, Monkey Business breeder Arie Blom is seen admiring one of his “babies”!
White Feather Hosta
This fascinating, full-shade hosta is truly magical! Curious white leaves are a welcome surprise as they emerge in spring. As it matures, the leaves transform into a blend of green and cream. Lavender flowers grace your garden in mid to late summer. Performs best in full shade. Direct sun can burn the foliage.
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