H. ‘Hidden Treasure’

Overview

A sport of *Hosta* 'Hidden Cove' registered in 2009, 'Hidden Treasure' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its medium blue-green leaves with pure white margins. The lanceolate leaves, measuring 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide, display 6 to 7 vein pairs and a rounded base, with the white marginal band approximately 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) wide.

In the Garden

'Hidden Treasure' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, and is well-suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings due to its small stature. Companion plants include shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland species that complement its white-edged foliage.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and employ control measures as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.