H. ‘Candy Box’

Overview

A sport of *Hosta* 'Sailor's Warning' registered in 2011, 'Candy Box' is a small, slow-growing cultivar distinguished by its creamy white leaf centers framed by medium green margins, red petioles, and upright habit. The ovate leaves are lightly folded and corrugated, with slightly shiny surfaces on both sides.

In the Garden

Mature plants reach approximately 11 inches (29 cm) in diameter and 7 inches (18 cm) in height, making this cultivar suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to dappled shade with consistent moisture, and its compact size pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas. The upright scapes, reaching 17 to 22 inches (43 to 56 cm), bear creamy white flowers in midsummer.

Care Notes

Provide regular water during dry periods; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through cultural or physical controls in typical hosta-growing zones.