H. ‘Marquette Park’

Overview

Registered in 2003 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Lovely Loretta', 'Marquette Park' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with bright gold margins. The foliage is ovate with rounded bases, moderately wavy edges, and a dull upper surface with a thin glaucous bloom beneath.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a medium-fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain most vivid, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may cause damage; monitor regularly and use appropriate controls if needed.