H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’

Overview

Registered in 1996 by an unknown hybridizer, *Hosta* 'Aladdin's Lamp' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with medium gold, slightly rippled margins. The leaf surface is dull on both sides, and the cordate leaf base contributes to the plant's substantial 48-inch (121.9 cm) spread.

In the Garden

'Aladdin's Lamp' reaches a mature height of 21 inches (53.3 cm) and a spread of 48 inches (121.9 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade typical of hosta-growing zones. Its gold-margined foliage pairs well with dark-leaved heucheras or ferns. The green scapes, 25 to 29 inches (63.5 to 73.7 cm) tall, bear lavender flowers in midsummer.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as shoots emerge. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.