HOSTA CATHERINE / PLANTAIN LILY

HOSTA CATHERINE / PLANTAIN LILY: Hosta 'Catherine' is a beautiful perennial known for its striking, dark green leaves with vibrant golden-yellow margins that brighten up shaded or partially shaded gardens, borders, and containers. This elegant Hosta variety creates a bold contrast with its two-tone foliage, offering year-round visual interest while thriving in low-light conditions.

Why Choose Hosta 'Catherine'?

Comparison: Unlike other green-leaved Hostas, 'Catherine' stands out with its vivid golden-yellow edges, creating a more dynamic and colorful presence in the garden.
Companions: Pairs beautifully with other shade-loving plants such as ferns, astilbes, or contrasting darker foliage plants to create a visually striking garden design.

Key Features:

Dark Green Leaves with Golden Edges: Large, heart-shaped dark green leaves with bright golden-yellow margins create a dramatic and elegant effect in shaded garden spaces.
Shade Tolerant: Thrives in shaded to partially shaded areas, making it perfect for brightening up darker corners or areas with limited sunlight.
Low Maintenance: Very easy to grow and maintain, 'Catherine' is resistant to deer and rabbit browsing, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens.
Mounding Growth Habit: Forms a compact, mounding shape, making it ideal as a ground cover, edging plant, or focal point in garden beds.
Summer Flowers: In mid-summer, 'Catherine' produces pale lavender flowers on tall stems, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Specifications:

Bloom Time: Mid-summer.
Height: 45–60 cm | Spread: 75–90 cm.
Hardiness: Zone 3–9.

Hosta 'Catherine' is perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance perennial with bold, two-tone foliage. Its vibrant golden margins and elegant growth habit make it an excellent addition to shaded or partially shaded areas in your landscape.