H. ‘Rhapsody’

Overview

Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, *Hosta* 'Rhapsody' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Fortunei Stenantha Variegated'. This large cultivar is visually defined by its blue-green leaves with white margins, a thin glaucous bloom on the undersides, and deep veining.

In the Garden

'Rhapsody' reaches a mature diameter of 55 inches (139.7 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), forming a semi-upright to mounded habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial 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. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the broad leaves are susceptible to damage.