Old Glory Hosta

Transform your shade garden with the brilliant color and elegant texture of Old Glory Hosta (Hosta 'Old Glory'). This stunning perennial features large, heart-shaped golden-yellow leaves framed by rich dark green margins, creating a striking contrast that brightens shaded spaces. As the season progresses, the foliage deepens in color, adding depth and visual interest to garden beds, pathways, and containers.

Low-maintenance and easy to grow, Old Glory Hosta thrives in partial to full shade, offering season-long beauty with minimal care. In midsummer, tall stalks of pale lavender flowers emerge, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators, while its thick, durable leaves provide natural resistance to slugs. Hostas are hardy, long-lived perennials that return each year, becoming fuller and more striking with age.

Why Choose Blue Ivory Hosta?

• Striking Variegated Foliage – Broad, blue-green leaves edged with creamy white margins for a dramatic look.
• Seasonal Color Evolution – The leaf margins shift to pure white as the summer progresses, enhancing contrast.
• Shade-Tolerant & Low-Maintenance – Thrives in partial to full shade, perfect for shaded beds and under trees.
• Midsummer Blooms – Pale lavender flowers attract hummingbirds and pollinators, adding delicate beauty.
• Cold-Hardy & Reliable – A long-lived perennial that thrives in USDA zones 3-9, returning stronger each year.
• Slug-Resistant Foliage – Thick leaves offer better protection against slugs compared to other Hostas.
• Compact Growth Habit – Ideal for small spaces, Blue Ivory grows 12-16 inches tall and the broad leaves spread evenly out 24-30 inches wide.
• Great for Containers – Makes an elegant statement in patio planters or shaded entryways.

How To Use Blue Ivory Hosta in Your Landscape

With its lush texture and elegant coloration, this Hosta enhances a variety of garden settings. Consider planting it to:

• Create a Dramatic Shade Border – Pair with Ferns, Astilbe, and Bleeding Hearts for a layered effect.
• Brighten Woodland Gardens – Its variegated foliage contrasts beautifully with deep green shade plants.
• Line Walkways & Garden Paths – Offers a neat, structured look along shaded paths.
• Add Elegance to Containers – Thrives in decorative pots, perfect for patios and covered porches.
• Mass Plant for a Stunning Groundcover – When planted in groups, creates a soft, flowing effect in shaded beds.

Hosta Growing & Care Tips

Hostas are herbaceous perennials that are very easy to grow and long-lived.

• Sunlight: Prefers partial to full shade; tolerates some morning sun but avoids harsh afternoon light.
• Soil: Grows best in moist, well-drained, rich organic soil.
• Water Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture, especially in hot weather.
• Pruning: Remove any damaged or dead leaves throughout the season for a tidy appearance and trim back completely in the early spring as new growth is emerging.
• Spacing: Plant 18-24 inches apart to allow room for mature growth.
• Division: Divide these perennials every 3-5 years to keep the clumps growing vigorously.

Order Blue Ivory Hosta Today!

If you're looking to enhance your shade garden with effortless beauty, Blue Ivory Hosta is a perfect choice. With cool-toned foliage, reliable growth, and graceful summer blooms, this low-maintenance perennial is a must-have for any landscape.

Now available at Nature Hills Nursery. Order today and bring the refined elegance of Blue Ivory Hosta to your garden!