H. ‘Uptown Girl’

Overview

Registered in 2007, Hosta 'Uptown Girl' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar resulting from a cross between H. 'Iwa' and H. 'Ming Treasure'. Its visual distinction arises from medium green leaf margins that remain flat, contrasting with a lighter center, and a broadly ovate leaf shape with a cordate base.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and 61 inches (154.9 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its substantial size suits it for mid-border or groundcover roles in woodland gardens. Companion plants such as ferns, Heuchera, or Tiarella complement its variegated foliage.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs and deer may feed on the foliage, the plant's vigorous growth often mitigates damage in typical hosta-growing zones.