H. ‘Invincible’

Overview

Registered in 1986 by P. Aden, *Hosta* 'Invincible' is a small variegated cultivar of unknown parentage. Its leaves are distinguished by bright green margins surrounding a lighter center, with four pairs of veins per leaf.

In the Garden

'Hosta' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 12 inches (30.5 cm) and a height of 10 inches (25.4 cm), with individual leaves measuring 4 inches (10.2 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for variegated hostas, and is well suited to rock gardens, front-of-border placements, or container culture due to its compact size. Companion plants may include small ferns, heucheras, or shade-tolerant groundcovers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and use barriers or controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.