H. ‘Cheese Louise’

Overview

Registered in 2015, 'Cheese Louise' is a giant hosta of unknown parentage distinguished by its large, broadly ovate leaves with green centers and gold margins. The foliage is moderately corrugated with lightly folded, lightly wavy edges, and the greenish yellow margins are slightly rippled.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches 28 inches (71.1 cm) in height and 42 inches (106.7 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its substantial size makes it effective as a specimen plant or in the middle to back of shaded borders, where it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The reddish green scapes, reaching 28 to 43 inches (71.1 to 109.2 cm), bear pale lavender flowers in midsummer.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, 'Cheese Louise' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate deterrents may be necessary.