H. ‘Coconut Custard’

Overview

Registered in 2007 from an open-pollinated cross of *Hosta* 'Blue Cadet' and *Hosta* 'One Man's Treasure', 'Coconut Custard' is a small hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with broad, yellow, slightly rippled margins and bright purple petioles. The leaf surfaces carry a glaucous bloom on both sides, and the broadly ovate, cordate-based blades are notably waxy in texture.

In the Garden

This compact, mound-forming cultivar reaches approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the gold margins remain most vivid. Its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders, paired with fine-textured companions such as ferns or *Heuchera*. The 12 to 13 inch (30.5 to 33.0 cm) scapes bear lavender flowers in midsummer.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Like most hostas, 'Coconut Custard' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in gardens where these pests are prevalent.