H. ‘Waterworks’

Overview

Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'Waterworks' is a small, upright cultivar resulting from a cross between *H.* 'Loleta Powell' and *H.* 'Bizarre'. It is visually distinctive for its lance-shaped, medium green leaves with unstable streaks of light green and white along the slightly rippled margins, combined with a compact, upright habit.

In the Garden

'Waterworks' reaches approximately 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate and upright form. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its narrow, streaked foliage.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Waterworks' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.