Hosta Dorset Clown

[S] Herb Benedict is famous for his long line of small blue hostas that he developed from Eric Smith's groundbreaking Tardianas. One of his 5th generation seedlings turned out to be a real goldmine. 'Dorset Clown' looks like a Tardiana - spear-shaped leaves of incredible substance and good blue color. However, the leaves are beautifully streaked with creamy-yellow. Wow! Hosta 'Dorset Clown' has been highly coveted for years and up until 5 or 6 years ago, only the Benedicts' inner circle of friends were lucky enough to own it. Still quite rare and a real trophy hosta for collectors and hybridizers alike. Quite slow growing, but the near white, fertile flowers that open in mid summer are well known for producing fantastic, blue variegated seedlings.

(H. Benedict)

Very limited

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