H. ‘Lipstick Blonde’

Overview

Registered in 2012, 'Lipstick Blonde' is a small hosta cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with golden yellow margins and unusual purple-red petioles. The leaf blades emerge with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and develop a yellow cast on the petioles, creating a tricolor effect.

In the Garden

This compact mound reaches approximately 9 inches (22.6 cm) in height and 16 inches (41.7 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf centers contrast with the gold margins. Suitable for rock gardens, woodland edges, or front-of-border positions, it pairs well with smaller ferns or heucheras. Its small size makes it appropriate for container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Typical hosta-growing zones apply. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.