This cultivar has outstanding foliage that is a glowing yellow surrounded by a 2″ wide dark green margin. The leaves are slightly corrugated. It is a vigorous grower, and forms a large clump that is topped by fragrant, light lavender flowers in late summer. A sport of the cultivar ‘Guacamole’, it is bound to become a garden classic. Selected as the Hosta of the Year in 2006 by the American Hosta Growers Association.

Height:15″Spread:3-4′Exposure:Part Sun to Full ShadeFoliage:Yellow with wide green marginZone:3-9

Hosta Stained Glass

Hosta Stained Glass is a standout medium hosta valued for its luminous, strongly veined leaves with glowing golden-yellow centres and rich dark green margins, forming handsome clumps that brighten shade. In late summer, sturdy stems rise above the foliage with fragrant, pale lavender flowers. Excellent for shady borders, woodland plantings and containers, it prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil and is fully hardy, offering reliable foliage colour and late-season bloom in partial to full shade.

Position: Partial to full shade Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil Hardiness: Fully hardy (H7) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:light-shade
light:shade
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
soilmoisture:damp
foliage:deciduous
flowering:august
flowering:september
flowercolour:purple
leafcolour:variegated
size:30-60cm
gardenstyle:cottage-garden
gardenstyle:architectural
gardenstyle:asian
fragrance:all-scented