H. ‘Color Accord’

Overview

Registered in 1982 by Paul Aden, 'Color Accord' is a large variegated hosta derived from a hybrid of *H.* 'Fascination'. Its leaves are apple green with streaked margins, a pattern that distinguishes it from more uniformly edged cultivars.

In the Garden

Mature plants reach approximately 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter, with individual leaves measuring 10 inches (25.4 cm) long by 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide and bearing 16 vein pairs. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegation remains stable, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Color Accord' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so monitoring and protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.