H. ‘Sailors' Warning’

Overview

Registered in 1995, *Hosta* 'Sailors' Warning' is a small-sized variegated cultivar derived from a hybrid of *H. 'Flamboyant'*. It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves with irregular streaking, combined with scapes that display green stems marked with red stripes.

In the Garden

'Sailors' Warning' reaches a mature height of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and spreads to 15 inches (38.1 cm) in diameter, with a semi-upright, moderate growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its compact size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its restrained form.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in garden settings.