H. ‘Mariachi’

Overview

Registered in 2010, *Hosta* 'Mariachi' is a chimeral sport of *Hosta* 'Guacamole', distinguished by its large mound of blue-green leaves with chartreuse margins. The leaves are ovate with rounded bases and moderate waviness, measuring 10 inches long and 8 inches wide, with 11 to 12 vein pairs and a slightly shiny upper surface bearing a glaucous bloom underneath.

In the Garden

*Hosta* 'Mariachi' forms a mound 22 inches high and 50 inches in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed borders, though it is not recommended for containers due to its spread.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. 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.