H. ‘Telly's Treasure’

Overview

Registered in 2002, *Hosta* 'Telly's Treasure' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, notable for its unstable variegation of blue-green, medium green, light green, greenish yellow, and yellow streaks against a dark green leaf with flat gold margins. The leaves are ovate with rounded bases, moderately corrugated, and possess a glaucous bloom on the undersides, while the petioles are purple.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature height of approximately 15.25 inches (38.7 cm) and a spread of 20.5 inches (52.1 cm), with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, and its medium size makes it appropriate for border fronts, woodland gardens, or mixed shade beds. The vivid, streaked foliage provides contrast when paired with solid green or gold-leaved companions.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as hostas are susceptible to both.