H. ‘Fashionista’

Overview

Registered in 2011 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Designer Genes', 'Fashionista' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its tricolor effect: blue-green leaf margins framing a medium golden yellow center, with crimson red petioles and scapes providing additional contrast. The leaves are ovate with rounded bases, moderately wavy and slightly corrugated, measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) long by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide, with 7 to 8 vein pairs and a glaucous bloom on the undersides.

In the Garden

'Fashionista' forms a dense, fast-growing mound reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with scapes rising 24 to 36 inches (61.0 to 91.4 cm) above the foliage. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold leaf centers remain brightest; excessive sun may scorch the white margins. The compact, symmetrical habit suits border fronts, shade gardens, or container plantings, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

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