This hosta's claim to fame is its young leaves, which emerge brilliant citrusy yellow and then gradually turn white. Narrow blue-green margins allow the bright centers, sometimes streaked with many shades of green and yellow, to truly shine.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Orange Marmalade' PP 16742

Common Name: Orange Marmalade Hosta

Garden Size: 18-20 inches tall by 36-45 inches wide; scape height 24-35 inches

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Ovate to heart-shaped leaves with narrow, blue-green margins and bright yellow centers that mature to creamy white. The leaf centers can display streaks of various shades of green and yellow, creating a painted appearance. The transition between margin and center also has a feathered or brushed pattern. Mature leaves are somewhat corrugated.

Flowers: Pale lavender, tube-shaped flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. Blooms mid to late summer.

Plant Origin: East Asia, primarily Japan and Korea. Most commercially available hostas are hybrids.

Wildlife Support: Hummingbirds and some bees enjoy the flowers. A favorite treat for our local deer.

Fertilizing: Apply compost in early spring before new growth emerges.

Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks to encourage new growth; trim back damaged or yellowing leaves as needed. Leave the leaves over the winter and wait until early spring to clean up.

ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

Uses: Ideal for shade gardens, woodland borders, and container plantings.

AHS Classification: III-6a (Medium Leaved; Green or Blue Margined; Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center)

Parentage: Sport of H. 'Paul's Glory'