H. ‘Ring Around the Moon’

Overview

Registered in 2004, 'Ring Around the Moon' is a sport of an unidentified parent hosta. This large cultivar is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaf margins surrounding a greenish yellow center, a color pattern that reverses the typical hosta variegation arrangement.

In the Garden

'Ring Around the Moon' forms a mound-like clump reaching approximately 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) in diameter and 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas with glaucous foliage. The broad, heavily textured leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade perennials; its compact large size makes it suitable for border fronts or woodland gardens but not for small containers.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, glaucous leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though standard slug control measures are advisable in damp conditions. Deer may browse the foliage, particularly in early spring.