I have a new list for Hostas that do good in the South. These selected Hostas do not need a long cold spell and will do well in southern gardens. Sometimes I worry about my Hostas because I don't always get a good winter and I am very surprised they even came up this year much less thrived.
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The easiest way to determine the dormancy requirements is to observe which Hostas emerge the earliest in spring. There is generally a 75 day emergence date spread between Hosta cultivars in spring. Below is a list of those that emerge extremely early and would make good candidates for trialing in warm climates where there is little or no winter chilling. [quote]
My first three Hostas to emerge were all 'Sea Thunder' and they are on the list!
(nursery bed, each white stick is a hosta)
http://www.plantdelights.com/H... (article & list is here)
(nursery bed, each white stick is a hosta)