H. ‘Colesburg Wiggles’

Overview

Registered in 2015 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Colesburg Wiggles' is a small cultivar distinguished by its deeply wavy, lance-shaped leaves with heavy rippled margins. The foliage presents a green center with narrow, yellow, rippled margins measuring 0.3 to 0.6 cm wide, and the leaves are lightly twisted and folded, contributing to an upright, mound-like habit.

In the Garden

'Colesburg Wiggles' forms a compact mound reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or tiarellas. Its wavy texture and upright form provide visual interest in shaded woodland settings or as an edging plant.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Colesburg Wiggles' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and appropriate deterrents are recommended.