H. ‘White Trumpets’

Overview

Registered in 1983 by K.J.W. Hensen, this small hosta cultivar arose as a sport and is distinguished by its variegated foliage: leaves with light green margins and a glossy upper surface. The plant reaches 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and spreads broadly, with leaves 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) long and 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide, bearing 4 to 5 vein pairs.

In the Garden

'White Trumpets' performs best in partial to full shade, suiting woodland gardens, shaded borders, and rock gardens. Its small stature—16 inches tall and broad—makes it appropriate for the front of a border or as a container specimen. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and other small hostas that share similar light and moisture requirements.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and employ barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.