H. ‘Birdbeak’

Overview

Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Birdbeak' is a large cultivar notable for its blue-green leaves with gold margins and distinctive twisted leaf tips. The plant produces flower buds shaped like a bird's beak, from which its name derives, and exhibits prominent veining on ovate leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces.

In the Garden

'Birdbeak' forms a mound-shaped clump reaching 44 inches (111.8 cm) in diameter and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in height, with a fast growth rate. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed borders, where its blue-green foliage with yellow, slightly rippled margins provides contrast against darker green or chartreuse companions. The plant performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and is not suited to container cultivation due to its mature dimensions.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. While slug and deer resistance is not documented for this cultivar, standard protective measures are advisable in gardens where these pests are prevalent.