This vibrant hosta's deep blue-green leaves sport narrow, undulating ivory margins. Near-white flowers rise from the foliage on blue-green scapes in summer. Elegant and full of motion, this exuberant specimen brings joyful charisma to any shade garden.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Hope Springs Eternal' PP 33266

Common Name: Hope Springs Eternal Hosta, Shadowland Hope Springs Eternal Hosta

Garden Size: 20-22 inches tall by 45-48 inches wide; scape height 24-32 inches

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with narrow, heavily rippled ivory margins. The transition between colors has a subtly irregular, brushed appearance.

Flowers: Near-white, tube-shaped flowers that grow on blue-green scapes above the foliage. Blooms mid 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: II-4b (Large Leaved, White Margined, Green to Blue Center)

Parentage: Hybrid of (Streaked sport of H. rupifraga x H. ‘Niagara Falls’) x (H. ‘Neptune’ x H. ‘Fulda’)

Notes: Part of the Shadowland collection of hostas from Proven Winners.