H. ‘My Love Dorothy’

Overview

Registered in 1995, this medium-sized sport of *Hosta* 'Dorothy Benedict' produces leaves of medium blue-green with pure white margins. The leaf centre is pure white, with the blue-green colour confined to a smooth, one-inch-wide margin, creating a reverse-variegated appearance.

In the Garden

'My Love Dorothy' forms a semi-upright clump reaching 26 inches (66 cm) in diameter and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height, with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the white leaf centres remain most stable and the blue-green margins develop their best colour. The white scapes, 14 to 16 inches (35.6 to 40.6 cm) tall, bear pale flowers that contrast well with the foliage. This cultivar pairs effectively with other medium-sized hostas and shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns or heucheras.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. The white leaf centres are susceptible to sun scorch, so avoid prolonged direct sun; slugs and deer may damage the foliage in typical hosta-growing zones.