H. ‘Happy Accident’

Overview

Registered in 2013, *Hosta* 'Happy Accident' is a small, fast-growing sport distinguished by its creamy white leaf centers framed by medium blue-green margins. The foliage exhibits a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, and the white centers do not undergo seasonal color change, maintaining their brightness throughout the growing season.

In the Garden

Reaching approximately 11 inches (28 cm) in diameter and 7 inches (17 cm) in height, this compact, mound-forming cultivar is well suited for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the white centers remain most vivid. Pair with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera* to complement its small stature and variegated foliage.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Happy Accident' may be susceptible to slug damage; monitor foliage in damp conditions and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.