H. ‘Lotus Woods’

Overview

Registered in 2002 by P. & J. Ruh, this medium-sized cultivar forms a large, floriferous mound with variegated foliage. Its ovate leaves feature light green, slightly rippled margins and a lightly twisted, folded, and wavy texture, with a curled tip that distinguishes the clump.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'Lotus Woods' reaches 32 inches (81.3 cm) in height and 52 inches (132.1 cm) in diameter at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its substantial mound pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant's large size makes it unsuitable for container culture.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.