H. ‘Vivacious’

Overview

Registered in 2010 from a seedling of unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Vivacious' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by blue-green leaves with creamy yellow to white streaked and mottled margins. The upright growth habit exposes red petioles, while the leaf undersides carry a glaucous bloom.

In the Garden

'Vivacious' forms a mound 16 inches (40.6 cm) tall and 38 inches (96.5 cm) wide, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the leaf color and variegation remain most stable. The substantial mound suits mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds; its size accommodates pairing with ferns, heucheras, or other medium hostas.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage young foliage; deer resistance is not documented for this cultivar.