H. ‘Light Show’

Hosta 'Light Show'
Illustration: The Hosta Farm Editorial Team.

Hosta ‘Light Show’ is a registered cultivar () .

Year registered2005
Section classI-5b

Overview

Registered in 2005, *Hosta* 'Light Show' is a giant sport of an *H. 'Dorothy Benedict'* seedling, notable for its large, nearly round, blue-green leaves with wide, bright yellow, slightly rippled margins. The foliage exhibits a slight shine on the upper surface and a glaucous bloom beneath, with moderately corrugated and wavy texture.

In the Garden

'Light Show' reaches a mature size of 23 inches (58.4 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit and fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well-suited as a specimen or accent plant in borders and woodland gardens. Its substantial size makes it appropriate for the back of a shade border or as a focal point in larger landscapes.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended for this cultivar.

Registration data: AHS Registry #3382