H. ‘Simply Sharon’

Overview

Registered in 2004 by R. Benedict, this giant hosta is distinguished by its large, nearly round leaves of blue-green with wide, gold margins. The leaf blade is yellow with a 0.75-inch (1.9 cm) blue-green, slightly rippled margin, producing a pronounced variegation pattern.

In the Garden

Hosta 'Simply Sharon' forms a substantial mound 28 inches (71.1 cm) tall and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, and is suitable as a specimen or accent in larger borders. Its size and leaf texture pair well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade perennials that contrast with its broad, corrugated foliage.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though standard slug control may still be needed in wet seasons; deer may browse this cultivar.