H. ‘Count Dracula’

Overview

Registered in 1997, 'Count Dracula' is a medium-sized variegated hosta of unknown parentage. Its most distinctive feature is the combination of very shiny, dark green leaf margins with a dull, lighter green center, creating a strong contrast that is unusual among variegated cultivars.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a fast-growing, mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 28 inches (71.1 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds. The shiny foliage pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its dark green margins.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, applying water at soil level to avoid spotting the glossy leaves. Fertilize in early spring as shoots emerge; slug and deer resistance is not documented for this cultivar, so standard protective measures are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.