Comments regarding New Hampshire Hostas

I just received the hosta I ordered in January from NH Hostas. I bought a Hosta 'Mini Skirt'. I am in zone 7, so my own hostas are just sprouting pips, and the delivery date was quite reasonable. H. 'Mini Skirt' is a mini, and the plant they sent has 11 leaves in wonderful condition. I continue to be thrilled by the quality of hostas I get from New Hampshire Hostas!

I have ordered Hosta from New Hampshire Hosta for the past few years. I was so surprised when my order arrived a couple of days ago. The weather must be especially nice in NH. All 5 of my plants look wonderful and healthy. One is barely out of the ground, but healthy. Love NHH!

I ordered 4 hosta starter plants before I realized they wouldn’t ship until late April. I live in GA and needed them much earlier than that or they wouldn’t survive. I emailed them, got a response hours later saying they would try to find some that were further along. Three days later, I received my hostas. They are in excellent shape and will go in their pots tomorrow. I’ve never had this kind of service with mail ordering plants. These people are great as far as I’m concerned. I considering expanding my types of hostas now because their service was excellent.

J. Lintecume. Athens, GA

Easy online ordering. Good descriptions of products. Received within 4 days to Texas. Plants were packaged very well…in great shape. Had couple questions; emailed and received response promptly. Great service!

Just received two hostas from NH Hostas. Despite the post office taking 7 days to complete the delivery they were in amazing shape. Can’t wait to get them planted!

Excellent quality plants. Ordered 18 hard to locally find Hosta on Tuesday and received the shipment on on Friday. When I placed the order I mentioned that I had hoped to purchase a Catherine but while I dithered deciding on what others to get the Catherine became sold out. I mentioned this to the sales rep and he told me that he would send me one of the few extras that they had left. Ordering by mail is always a dicey proposition as you never know what will be sent. Each of the 18 plants are beauties, were well packed and in excellent shape. I look forward to planting them in my garden. I am a vert happy customer. Looking forward to ordering another batch next spring.

I live in SC and ordered host from NH with some trepidation. My fears unwarranted.
Have ordered a dozen hostas over three years and happy with all of them. Packaging is always secure. Shipping is fast. Plant quality is high.
Super helpful and responsive on questions and suggestions.

Exceptional plants--5-6 beautiful leaves, strong roots not root bound in 4 1/2-in pot, and arrived when expected. Definitely the best source for hostas. Will likely order companion plants too.

I just received my first order from NHH. I was a little put off when I saw the smallish box and then discovered they were bare root, and not the 4” pot as described. My fault for not paying attention to the fact that my state (Washington) requires bare root. But, upon opening the sturdy box, I found my plant to be securely packed with newspaper and individually wrapped in damp paper, and plastic around their very substantial roots. Leaves were beautiful and intact. After a couple of days being potted up, they haven’t missed a beat! I wouldn’t hesitate to order from them again. And indeed, I have quite a wish list “growing” on their website.

We received our first order from New Hampshire Hostas last week. We're located in Zone 9a north of Houston, TX, so our two hostas had to be shipped bare root. We were a little concerned about that, but both plants arrived in great condition. The Cathedral Windows and Tenryu were both larger than we expected and looked to be very healthy. They've both been planted and appear to be doing very well. We'll definitely be repeat customers.

I received about a dozen healthy, beautiful plugs and small plants. I appreciated the easy to navigate website as well as their wide selection. Highly recommend!

My first order from NH Hostas arrived today, and I couldn't be more pleased. The plants, in pots, are sizeable and in excellent condition. I'll certainly order from them again.

I received my hostas today. Carefully packed with newspaper, my order was correct with beautiful plants. I had one hosta that was fairly small, but I am more than satisfied. Great company, quick delivery.

Purchased 10 blue mouse ear hosta plugs. Arrived within a few days. Plants were healthy. They were well-packaged, including very clear planting and care notes. I am quite satisfied.

First time buyer. Best first impression ever! Website easy to use. Ordering is a breeze. Prices very competitive. Ordered 2 hard to find (locally) hostas on a Sunday. They arrived Thursday in perfect condition. Will definitely order from NH Hostas again!!!!

Wanted to get Patriot Hostas which I couldn't find locally. New Hampshire Hostas had an amazing selection, plants arrived quickly, perked up 2 hours after unpacking, and are doing beautifully in our planter bed. Love the company, would recommend to others, and will definitely use again!!

I've been an advanced master gardener here in Michigan for nearly 30 years. I was in dire need of LARGE hosta to consume space and join other 70 some hostsa varietals brethren in our yard. I was impressed with the selection of hosta I wanted and took a flier on on NHH. This is the first time I ordered hosta on line. The 22 hosta (6 different varietals) arrived yesterday and we labored in 90°heat to plant immediately. We were stunned by the perfection of every plant, the marvelous root systems, and the packing process that delivered PERFECT plants. I'm looking at a few miniature hostas. You KNOW we'll purchase at New Hampshire Hostas!

This was my first time ordering from NH Hostas and I was VERY happy when I received my Hostas. I was nervous about ordering late in July but I needn’t have been. My Hostas came quickly and in great condition. I ordered a mix of 3”, 4” and starter plants and each was packaged with great care. I will definitely be ordering again!

This was my first time ordering from NH Hostas and I am very pleased. I was worried about ordering as it's July and temperatures here have been in the 90's for weeks. My hostas arrived quickly and in great condition. They were carefully packed, the leaves look nice and green and were not broken - even the dirt was still moist. I look forward to ordering from them again!

I have purchased from this company before and always had a good experience. I just purchased a few new hostas which were sent promptly and arrived in excellent condition, even in this hot weather. Will definitely buy again.

This is the second time I have ordered from NHH and am very pleased. I’ve purchased quite a few mail order plants this year and the two hostas from New Hampshire Hosta were the best packaged and healthiest plants I have received so far. Not only was the packaging environmentally friendly newsprint but the well rooted plants arrived undisturbed still in their pots and all of the soil was still in the pot. The delivery timing was perfect for planting and the healthy plants are now thriving in their new home.

Extremely pleased with my order. The plants were very healthy and a good size. I would recommend them to anyone & everyone!

We recently purchased our first order from New Hampshire Hostas of South Hampton, New Hampshire. The order was mid-sized, 17 plants, and assortment of hostas, some miniatures, some mids, some large. The hostas arrived very well-packed, carefully arranged in absorbent layers of newsprint. The care used in preparing the individual plants for shipping was obvious. The bottom line is that all seventeen plants arrived with healthy vibrant color, no leaf or root damage, that’s as good as it gets. The host were all sold as 4.5” size except several plugs. We are well pleased with size of the plants we received.

NH Hostas has a remarkable choice of hostas and companion plants. We ordered pretty late in the season, however, they were able to fill all all our order excepting one plant. Their on-line hosta site displays by groups; by size (miniature, mid-size, large) by color (blue, blue-green, yellow,…), and by special interest (foliage type, fragrance, …), companion plants. Their menuing system facilitates good choices (really good visuals, pertinent varietal information, affinities,…). A well-designed system, folks.

We have been growing hostas for a long time. We currently care for several large dedicated planting areas and many scatterings; the NH Hosta plants will reside in the core of a new hybridizing hosta area we’re developing.

The resident expertise at NH Hostas in choosing, growing and supplying a wide choice of quality hostas varieties and companion plants does remarkable work. Our experience with NH Hosta is trust-engendering. We intend to use their resources regularly and we unhesitatingly recommend their plants and their services .

My Hostas arrived yesterday lovingly packed in a USPS Toblerone shaped box. I live in Texas so they have to be shipped as roots only. Each plant was carefully cleaned, wrapped in damp newspaper and bundled in a root size baggy and rubber banded. They were all then rolled in newspaper to minimize bouncing around in the box. I will definitely use New Hampshire Hosta again.

I used to shop Hosta Direct, which I thought was also excellent, but when HD had to suspend business due to an illness, I searched and found NH Hosta. NH Hosta is a truly excellent source for hostas, especially if you shop and place your order well before the growing season starts; I say that only because they get sold out of the more interesting hostas. A great selection, very informative descriptions of individual hostas, and superb-quality plants make for an excellent company to do business with. I have had no problems with them over the years and instead have had only positive experiences as they have provided the fabulous range of hostas that now cover half my property!

NHH is the only place I buy hostas now! My husband likes to joke that we have the largest hosta collection in North Texas. I have so many unique varieties and all of the patterns, textures and colors are so stunning to see. How many hostas are too many for a garden? Asking for a friend.

My husband just spoke up and said to also add “Hosta La Vista” to the end of my review. We have officially lost it and clearly love our hostas way too much.

I found NH Hosta last year or end of 2019. So far I am very pleased with purchasing with them. I’ve gotten at least half dozen orders with them and over 20+ plants. Packing and shipping is done well; I’ve not had any problems with that on any plant. Plants come wrapped in news paper with plastic bag over roots to keep paper wet.Their plants come bareroot and a very fleshy and healthy. Some hostas are smaller than others with the same specified 4” container verbiage. When that happens I plant them up in pots to grow bigger. I made the mistake one time to plant really tiny ones out in the yard and they did die (lesson learned). They do have specials on if you buy over a certain amount (think it was $300) and you do get a percentage off for repeat customers (think it’s 5%) (you have to have an account for any of this). Not sure how long that lasts or if they always have it. If you really love hostas and like variations you can’t get in nurseries they are definitely a top choice. They also sell out very quickly so pre-ordering is a good idea.

I ordered 3 heucheras from New Hampshire Hostas and was thoroughly pleased with my plants - healthy and moist, the newspaper wrap packaging - conservation minded, and the timely arrival. Will definitely do business with them again.

I ordered six epimediums from NH Hostas and they arrived yesterday, as expected. The packaging was excellent; all arrived uncrushed and still moist. The size of the plants in 4.5 inch pots was double or triple the size of epimediums I ordered this spring from another reputable nursery. I was very happy with the other plants, and so am extremely pleased with these whoppers.

New Hampshire Hostas website was easy to navigate and the video showing one of their 4.5" container plants sealed the deal. My order arrived very promptly. My plants look fantastic! They were packaged very well and marked as Fragile. They are so healthy and beautiful. The soil mixture is premium quality too. I am a very happy customer and will definitely be ordering again. Can't wait till the Hosta Forbidden Fruit is back in stock.
Thanks NH Hostas

Posted on April 26, 2020, updated April 22, 2021
This was my first experience with NHH and it was a good one. I ordered Dicentra "Pink Diamonds" and was impressed by the health and good root systems. I will definitely use them again.

Really can’t say enough good things about these guys. The hostas are beautiful, healthy, promptly delivered and they have thoughtful customer service. I bought 1 plant and went back for 2 more a few weeks later. I love the plants and highly recommend them!

We've ordered from New Hampshire Hostas many times over the years and have always been impressed with the quality of the plants and especially the packing and delivery. The hosta we bought most recently came in a box that was adequately padded with newspapers. The plant was undamaged and healthy when we unpacked it. No broken leaves, no dehydration, green and ready to transplant. I'm leaving it on an unheated porch in its pot for a few days, then we'll plant it in our shade garden. We have never been disappointed with New Hampshire Hostas.

Second year of shopping with NH Hostas. I have never experienced any negative transactions. All plants have arrived on time and in excellent condition. I will shop here again

I ordered from them last September (Sept. 2020.) I received fabulous hostas -- all of them were very big and very healthy. They were well-packed and delivered fast! Just great to deal with. Will order more hostas this year.

It was hard to order a helleborus because all stock is
depleted... THAT IS except for New Hampshire Hostas.
My plant arrived quickly, well packaged and looks very
healthy.. I have it potted up and it looks like it is adapting
well... Will order from them again!

Ordered from NH Hosta for the first time last week, the garden watchdog’s reviews are accurate!

This late into the planting season I was a little nervous at the appearance of the plants, as I have received many a horrible looking ones from other sites. But NH Hosta’s plants arrived speedily and packed to perfection. All the plants were of such good size, the plugs of hellebores that I ordered were larger in size compared to the other 4, 6” potted ones. I also love the fact that no items were sold out or unavailable, I have had so many bad experiences when I have purchased the plants months ahead yet when they shipped few of the plants were unavailable, all plants from my order arrived, and I am seriously impressed! I also have to compliment on NH Hosta’s selections, I had so much fun just browsing through the epimediums and the hellebores!

I cannot wait till your heucheras are available! I will keep returning as a loyal customer!

This was my first order with this company. I knew nothing about them except that they had the ferns I wanted available.
We are new to this area, coming from NYC with little outdoor experience. We have a lot of deer and other animals here and the plants we had here have been chewed down etc.
I learned that Ferns are disliked by deer and the area is near the woods and shady. I wanted smaller ferns and a variety.
From reading I selected a number of Ferns and New Hampshire hosta
happened to have them all. I chose the ferns I wanted and called to ask some questions about them. They were very helpful and gave me some good advise. After I placed my order I called back and asked if I could add another fern to the order. They checked and it was possible. It was added to the order and they arrived the same week. Everything was well packed and the plants looked every healthy. Also appreciated the reasonable shipping charge. This was a really good online experience and I appreciate all the help.

Ordered three hostas and a fern. The shipment arrived promptly with everything carefully packaged and all root systems kept moist. The four plants are now in the ground and they are all thriving. I am in the process of planning a large shade garden in front of my house, and will definitely order again from NH Hostas.