H. ‘London Bridge’

Overview

A sport of *Hosta* 'Allegan Fog' registered in 2006, 'London Bridge' is a small, slow-growing cultivar notable for its reversed coloration: creamy white leaf centers are bordered by medium green, flat margins. The blue-green ground color of the parent is replaced by white in the center, giving the foliage a distinct variegated pattern with a dull upper surface and a thin glaucous bloom beneath.

In the Garden

'London Bridge' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter. Its small stature and slow growth rate make it well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. It pairs effectively with other small hostas or fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras, and performs well in containers in typical hosta-growing zones.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'London Bridge' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.