H. ‘Xanadu Paisley’

Overview

Registered in 2000, 'Xanadu Paisley' is a sport of an unnamed parent, producing a medium-sized mound of variegated foliage. Its leaves are light green with slightly rippled margins, displaying a subtle splash pattern; the upper surface is slightly shiny while the underside is dull, and the cordate leaf base contributes to a rounded overall form.

In the Garden

This cultivar performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical for hostas, and reaches a mature mound approximately 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60 cm) tall and 30 to 36 inches (75 to 90 cm) wide. Its moderate growth rate and medium size make it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover under deciduous trees. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or astilbes complement its foliage texture and light green variegation.

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 use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.