Hosta 'Tardiflora' announces the best trait in the name itself: tardiflora means late-flowering
tangling thickets the shrub forms in the wild
This shrubby plant has showy red flowers and leaves that are intermediate between the parent species (which see)
this selection covers itself in tiny waxy white flowers in autumn
the show is unforgettable
Osmanthus armatus prophouse-fall-2027 Hosta 'Tardiflora' announces the bestOsmanthus armatus, a rare gem from the evergreen forests of western China, brings both elegance and resilience to the garden. This large, multi branched shrub is known for thick, lustrous, dark green leaves adorned with prominent marginal and terminal spines, reminiscent of holly. Interestingly, as the plant matures, these spines gradually disappear, giving the foliage a smoother, more refined appearance, a transformation that reflects the shrub's