H. ‘PAL's Plymouth Rock’

Overview

Registered in 2008, 'PAL's Plymouth Rock' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Abiqua Recluse' distinguished by its green leaves with golden yellow margins. The cultivar is notable for its deeply cupped, folded, and heavily corrugated foliage, and it is believed to be tetraploid.

In the Garden

This medium-sized hosta forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the golden margins remain most vivid. Its substantial, textured leaves make it an effective specimen or groundcover in woodland borders, and it pairs well with ferns and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, corrugated leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though standard control measures may still be necessary in damp conditions.