H. ‘Hidden Agenda’

Overview

Registered in 2005, 'Hidden Agenda' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar of unknown parentage distinguished by its highly glossy, lance-shaped green leaves with greenish-yellow, slightly rippled margins. The foliage presents a notably shiny surface on both the upper and lower leaf faces, and the petioles exhibit a pink coloration in early season growth.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms an upright clump reaching approximately 15 inches (38 cm) in height and 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter. The moderately twisted leaves, each 8 inches (20 cm) long and 4 inches (10 cm) wide with 8 to 9 vein pairs, provide textural interest in partially shaded borders. 'Hidden Agenda' pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its glossy foliage and upright habit.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in typical hosta-growing zones, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. The plant is a reliable grower with good vigor; monitor for slug activity on the shiny leaves and protect from deer where these are present.