Hosta Trendsetter

Hosta 'Trendsetter' is a stunning hosta cultivar, introduced by Hans Hansen/Walters Gardens in 2019. This perennial plant features vibrant green, heart-shaped leaves with wide yellow margins that transform into creamy white as the summer progresses. The slightly rippled edges of the leaves highlight the plant’s beautiful variegation, making it a captivating choice for any shade garden. Hosta 'Trendsetter' grows to a height of 30-40 cm and spreads to 100 cm, creating an impressive display. In early to midsummer, pale lavender flowers rise on 85 cm tall scapes, adding a delicate touch above the foliage. Perfect for semi-shade or full shade areas, this hosta is a must-have for collectors and gardeners seeking unique, variegated perennials for shaded spots.

How to grow hostas

Save light shade to shade place in your garden to plant hostas. Filtered sun is best for the colorful varieties to reach their full color contrast. The green and blue hostas are the most shade-tolerant. Usually the yellow cultivars are the most sun-tolerant. The most dangerous is a direct sunshine, especially hot afternoon sun. This is the most critical where temperatures are high. Variegated varieties, especially those with a lot of white in the leaves, burn very easily. Blue color of leaves turns to green-blue or even fully green with too much direct sun. Plants with thick leaves are better suited for dry soil conditions than thin-leaved ones, but none is able to grow years-long in very dry soil. Plant hostas in moist, humus-rich soil. Water your hostas well immediately as you plant them. Give them water regularly during their first one or two growing season. Hostas grow slowly and may take 2 to 5 years to reach their full size, longer for the largest species and cultivars. Reserve a plenty of space in your perennial bed for hostas. Most of them are medium sized or large perennials. Hostas are almost fully disease and pest resistant. The most dangerous injury can by caused by slugs, snails and deers.