H. ‘Lady Gaga’

Overview

Registered in 2014, *Hosta* 'Lady Gaga' is a small-sized cultivar notable for its stable, streaked variegation of blue-green leaves with creamy white margins and red scapes. It was produced from a cross between a streaked form of *H. longipes* (pod parent) and *H. pycnophylla* (pollen parent).

In the Garden

'Lady Gaga' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching approximately 16 inches (40 cm) in diameter and 10 inches (25 cm) in height, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small woodland perennials. Its small stature makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.