One of the most rewarding parts of our work is being able to introduce a plant we've taken from idea (branched flower scapes) to reality. We are finally able to share our latest creation this week with the introduction of Hosta 'Branching Out'. The first cross in the long road from creation to market took place here in 1989.  A seedling was selected that was later crossed with another 1995 seedling, which was later crossed with a 1999 seedling, which in 2004 was crossed with the blue-leaved Hosta 'Pewterware', after we noticed that both hostas would occasionally produce a single-branched flower scape.  We evaluated the resulting 2004 seedlings for several years before paring down their numbers in the semi-final cut. We were looking for good branching, attractive flowers, and sturdy stems. Once the final selection was made, we watched it for four more years to make sure it consistently branched in the garden, during which time, we also sent it north to evaluate its performance in colder Read more [...]

Here’s one of our new hosta hybrids flowering today.  We curious what you think and would you buy it if we decide to introduce it?