H. ‘Marnie's Delight’

Overview

Registered in 2006 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Marnie's Delight' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins that shift to greenish yellow and yellow through the season, the margins darkening to a deep green with slight rippling. The ovate leaves feature a pointed, curved tip, a white back, and a moderately cupped, twisted, and wavy form, creating a textured appearance.

In the Garden

This hosta forms an upright clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter, suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in partial to full shade. Its medium size and textured foliage pair well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade perennials; it is not typically recommended for containers due to its spreading habit.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Typical hosta-growing zones apply; slug and deer damage may occur, so monitor and protect as needed.