What are Hostas? Hostas are easy-to-grow, long-lived garden perennials.  In recent years there have been many delightful new introductions and there are now at least 6,000 cultivars in existence. Hostas are generally grown for their interesting foliage which is available in a wide colour range - from pale apple-green to deepest forest-green; bright golden hues can be contrasted against fantastic shades of blue.  Variegated hostas are also available in never-ending, captivating colour combinations. Hostas range in size from thumbnail-size miniatures to the truly gigantic.  They increase in size and beauty each year, complementing other plants elegantly, help to create cool, carefree garden oases and are perfect for enhancing garden ponds.  Hostas are becoming one of the most popular perennials because of their reputation for ease of propagation, minimal maintenance requirements, fairly rapid growth and tolerance to a wide range of growing conditions.  As an extra bonus, many varieties have wonderfully fragrant flowers!