HOSTA OF THE YEAR 2000!

Submitted by Randal Atkinson, Meadowsweet Farms, Langley, B.C. - grower of fine hostas, ornamental grasses and unusual perennials.

Each year the American Hosta Growers choose a `Hosta of the Year'. For the year 2000, this prestigious honor has been bestowed upon Hosta `Sagae', formally known as H. fluctuans `Variegated'. The criteria for this top award is as follows: The plant must retail in the $15.00 range; be widely available in all parts of the country, and be an excellent garden plant in all regions.

Hosta `Sagae' can be grown in zones 3 - 9, and forms a large mound of satiny blue/grey leaves with wide creamy yellow margins. Pale lavender flowers top the 60cm wide clump (24 inches) on 1.3m (4 foot) scapes in midsummer. This impressive hosta has a distinctive upright vase shaped growth habit. Hosta `Sagae' will grow to an impressive 75 cm (30" tall). A mature leaf will measure up to 25cm x 17 cm (10" x 7").

We have found this variety to do very well in large containers and have found it grows at a medium rate in the garden. In coastal areas, Hosta `Sagae' will tolerate full sun but the color is best when grown in partial shade.

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