H. ‘Rosedale My Love’

Overview

Registered in 1999, this small hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between Hosta 'Galaxy' (pod parent) and Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet' (pollen parent). Its most distinctive feature is the combination of green leaf centers with pure white margins, creating a crisp, high-contrast variegation on a compact plant.

In the Garden

With leaves measuring 5 inches (12.7 cm) both in length and width, 'Rosedale My Love' forms a small, mounded clump suitable for the front of a shaded border or rock garden. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the white margins remain distinct without scorching. The plant’s modest size makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation, and it pairs well with other small shade perennials such as dwarf ferns or Tiarella.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate deterrents may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.