H. ‘Hazel’

Overview

Registered in 1987 by D. Stone and P. Ruh, this small hosta cultivar produces green leaves with canary yellow margins. The leaves measure 4 inches (10.2 cm) long and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide, with five pairs of veins, forming a compact mound 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall and 13 inches (33.0 cm) in diameter.

In the Garden

'Hazel' is suited for partial to full shade, typical of most hostas. Its small size makes it appropriate for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation. The gold-margined foliage provides contrast when paired with darker-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.