Hosta in the spotlight – meet the new ‘Silly String’
7 September 2026
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This week, we’re putting the spotlight on Hosta!
At Hoogenraad Nurseries, we grow much more than just woody plants. Our assortment also includes a wide range of perennials and ornamental grasses, offering plenty of options for every garden and landscape.
This week, we’re highlighting Hosta commonly known as plantain lily, is a versatile perennial valued primarily for its beautiful foliage. Its leaves come in a wide range of colors, from deep green and blue-green to golden yellow and striking variegated combinations. Hosta thrives in shady to semi-shady locations and brings structure, texture and color to borders, woodland gardens and containers.
A true novelty in our Hosta assortment! 🌿
That’s why, we’re putting Hosta ‘Silly String’ extra in the spotlight. With its unusual narrow and wavy blue-green leaves, this distinctive new variety brings a fresh and playful look to the Hosta range
With 24 different Hosta varieties in our availability list, there’s plenty to discover. 🌱
Explore our full assortment and find your favorites!
Blue / Blue-Grey Foliage
These varieties have a distinct blue-grey or blue-green base color, often enhanced by a natural waxy coating on the leaves.
- Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ – known for its large, deeply cupped blue-green leaves
- Hosta ‘Firn Line’ – blue-green foliage with a contrasting light margin
💛 Yellow / Golden Foliage
These Hosta varieties bring warmth and brightness to shady borders and planting schemes.
- Hosta ‘August Moon’ – golden yellow to yellow-green foliage
💚 Green with a White or Cream Margin
Classic variegated Hosta varieties with strong contrast between the green foliage and light leaf margins.
- Hosta ‘Ben Vernooij’
- Hosta ‘Francee’
- Hosta ‘Hi-Class’
- Hosta ‘Minuteman’
- Hosta ‘Wide Brim’
💛 Green / Blue-Green with a Yellow or Lime-Green Margin
These warm-toned variegated varieties stand out through their bright yellow or lime-green margins.
- Hosta ‘Beach Boy’
- Hosta ‘Broadband’
- Hosta ‘So Sweet’
- Hosta ‘Silly String’ PBR NEW
Light Centre with a Green or Blue-Green Margin
In these striking medio-variegated Hosta varieties, the light center creates a strong contrast with the darker outer edge of the leaf.
- Hosta ‘Captain’s Adventure’
- Hosta ‘Color Festival’
- Hosta ‘Fire and Ice’
- Hosta ‘Great Expectations’
- Hosta ‘Party Popper’
- Hosta ‘Pin-Up’
- Hosta ‘Sunset Grooves’
- Hosta ‘Undulata Mediovariegata’
🐁 Miniature & Dwarf Hosta
Compact varieties that are ideal for containers, small borders and the front of planting schemes.
- Hosta ‘Lakeside Little Tuft’
- Hosta ‘Mighty Mouse’
✨ Special & Unique Features
These varieties stand out for distinctive characteristics that make them particularly eye-catching.
- Hosta ‘Sorbet’® – green foliage with striking red petioles
- Hosta ‘White Feather’™ – emerges almost completely white in spring before gradually developing green coloring as the season progresses
The minimum order depends on the size of the plants:
- P9 -> 80 pcs / variety
- P12 -> 75 pcs / variety
- P14, C2 -> 50 pcs / variety
- C3 and bigger -> 25 pcs / variety
FAQ:
How should I make my order?
Complete the “order” column in the attached Excel file and send it to info@hoogenraadplant.nl. Do not change the content of the file, just enter the number of plants ordered. In the email, provide the company name, contact details, and the expected date of receipt of the order – this will help us plan work in the nursery.
When will my order be confirmed?
Every order we receive is confirmed within 48 hours (working days). If during this time you do not receive an email from us, check your “spam” and “offers” or call us.
When can I pick up my order?
We adjust the dates of orders to meet your needs, so report the date of the planned collection 2 weeks in advance (February-April – 3 weeks in advance). This will facilitate the timely, efficient, and correct preparation of plants and their careful packaging.
Pickup of orders is possible from Week 47 till week 19.
I’m a new customer, when do I have to pay?
We accept cash payments, credit cards, and bank transfers to our bank account based on a pro forma invoice before picking up your order. Pre-payment includes 100% of the order value. After making the payment, please send us confirmation of the transfer because it accelerates the preparation of the plants for pickup.
Contact us to find out more about our offer:
info@hoogenraadplant.nl
+31 (0) 318 57 16 65
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Oudendijk 1B | 6744 PT Ederveen, NL
tel. +31 (0) 318 571665
info@hoogenraadplant.nl