H. ‘Quite Pleasing’

Overview

Registered in 2013 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Quite Pleasing' is a large hosta distinguished by its variegated foliage: a medium green border occupying slightly more than half the leaf surface, with a white center (medio) and a light green inner edge. The broadly ovate leaves, measuring 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, emerge at various angles, creating a rough, textured appearance.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for variegated hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.