H. ‘Cathy's Splender’

Overview

Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Cathy's Splender' is a giant variegated cultivar derived from *Hosta* 'Colossal' as the pod parent, with unknown pollen parentage. It is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, lightly corrugated leaves with dark green, slightly rippled margins and a dull surface on both sides, combined with its substantial size.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 26 inches (66.0 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is best suited to partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its large leaves make it an effective specimen or background plant in woodland gardens and shaded borders. Its substantial size and bold foliage pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials, though it is not recommended for container cultivation due to its giant dimensions.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitoring and appropriate deterrents are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.