H. ‘Freising’

Overview

Registered in 2009 by German originator H. Müssel and registrant P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Freising' is a small, slow-growing cultivar notable for its lanceolate leaves with light green margins and a dull upper surface. The mound-like clump reaches 7.3 inches (18.5 cm) in height and 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) in diameter, with leaves measuring 4 inches (10.2 cm) long and 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide, bearing five vein pairs and a slightly shiny underside.

In the Garden

'Freising' performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and forms a dense, compact mound suitable for small garden spaces, rock gardens, or container plantings. Its small stature and slow growth rate make it an effective edging plant or groundcover in shaded borders, where it can be paired with other small perennials such as *Heuchera* or ferns. The cultivar produces a green scape reaching 25 inches (63.5 cm) in height, though florescence is sparse, limiting its ornamental impact from flowers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, 'Freising' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its small size may make protective measures easier to implement in typical hosta-growing zones.