Hosta Thunderbolt PP 14232 Tropical Asia I remember the first time

I remember the first time I saw this hosta

This small hosta from Ran Lydell

it reveals a swollen

and dark purple petioles

Hosta Thunderbolt PP 14232 Tropical Asia I remember the first timeWe don't get excited anymore at every new hosta that comes along, but here is one we feel is truly special. This mutation of H. sieboldiana 'Elegans' from Rick Crowder of NC's Hawksridge Nursery is sure to become an industry standard. From a distance, it closely resembles H. 'Dream Weaver' except the foliage is extremely blue and thick, which indicates probable tetraploidy. The thick blue leaves are highlighted with a creamy central band, producing a