H. ‘Lady Guinevere’

Overview

Registered in 2005, *Hosta* 'Lady Guinevere' is a sport of an unidentified parent, notable for its heavily variegated, furrowed foliage and abundant flowers. The leaves are greenish yellow with wide, dark green, flat margins, creating a distinct reverse-variegation pattern.

In the Garden

This small hosta reaches a mature spread of approximately 30 inches (75 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35 cm), with an upright, moderate growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the yellow-green leaf centers remain bright, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other small hostas. Its compact size makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry spells; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slug and deer resistance is not absolute, the furrowed foliage may offer slight deterrence; monitor for slug damage in damp conditions.