H. ‘Surfer Girl’

Overview

Registered in 2000, *Hosta* 'Surfer Girl' is a miniature cultivar of unknown parentage distinguished by its heavily rippled, very shiny medium green leaves with narrow cream to white margins. The foliage is notably small, measuring 3 inches (7.6 cm) long and 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide, with 4 to 5 vein pairs and tapered leaf bases.

In the Garden

With a mature spread of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and height of 4 inches (10.2 cm), 'Surfer Girl' forms a compact, fast-growing clump suitable for the front of shade borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. Its miniature size and glossy, rippled leaves make it an excellent candidate for container culture, where the variegation and texture can be appreciated at close range. Plant in partial to full shade alongside other small perennials such as *Heuchera* or dwarf ferns.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.