• Specimen plants are plants grown by themselves in a lawn or garden for an ornamental effect rather than being massed with others. Specimen plants can therefore serve as focal points in landscape design. An example of a specimen plant is a flowering tree that has a prominent spot reserved for it on a lawn. An example of
  
  H. 'Regal Splendor'
  a hosta might be an old favorite, Hosta 'Regal Splendor'.
• Many hosta varieties would make ideal specimen plants and focal points in the garden. Consider how large the specimen hosta will be at maturity and give it room to grow. Large hostas become heavy to move later on, so try to find the right spot the first time. Think about a hosta's basic needs, like soil, light, wind, water, etc. Check the HostaSearch™ Database and Search Engine to find options for your space by looking at the hosta's size at maturity and suggested spacing, as well as visual factors like color and texture.

Creating Stunning Hosta Bouquets

• Hostas can be spectacular when arranged in hosta bouquets with a single leaf or bloom, in combinations with other hostas, or mixed in with other plants. Hostas offer many sizes, textures, colors, and leaf shapes to work with. Plus, many hostas have beautiful and fragrant blooms. You can use the HostaSearch™ Database to find hostas with a wide range of blooms. When placed in water, hosta leaves can last up to ten days and blooms can last up to five days.

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