H. ‘Geez Louise’

Overview

Registered in 2010 by an unknown breeder, 'Geez Louise' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with golden yellow margins and a pronounced upward-pointing habit. The broadly ovate, heavily cupped leaves are dull on the upper surface with a glaucous bloom beneath, and the lime to light yellow scapes and petioles provide contrast against the darker foliage.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a mound 15 inches (38.1 cm) tall and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It tolerates more sun than typical hostas, making it suitable for brighter positions in partial shade, and its heavy substance and upward-facing leaves resist slug damage. Companion plants might include ferns or heucheras in similar light conditions.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. In typical hosta-growing zones, minimal division is needed due to moderate growth, and the thick leaves offer natural resistance to slugs.