H. ‘Pistachio Glow’

Overview

Registered in 1990 by R. Savory, *Hosta* 'Pistachio Glow' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a cross between *H.* 'Aspen Gold' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Tokudama' (pollen parent). Its distinctive foliage consists of green leaves with light yellow margins, creating a bicolor effect that persists through the growing season.

In the Garden

This hosta reaches a mature size of 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, with leaves measuring 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) in both length and width. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for gold-margined cultivars, and forms a compact, mounding habit suitable for border edges or woodland garden settings. The 15-inch (38.1 cm) scapes bear flowers in midsummer; companion plants such as ferns or heucheras complement its foliage pattern without competing for light.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.