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.