Frozen Margarita Hosta

– Moderate to fast

– Mature height: 18–20 inches

– Mature spread: 36–40 inches

– Dense, mounding habit

– Flowers attract bees and other pollinators

– Foliage may be browsed by deer and slugs unless protected

– Emerges in mid to late spring

– Maintains strong foliage color through summer into fall

– Blooms in midsummer

– Foliage dies back after frost; dormant in winter

– Bright accents in shaded beds
– Bold foliage interest
– Pairing with darker-leaved hostas
– Container plantings

– Heart-shaped, broad leaves with glowing chartreuse centers and creamy white margins

– Leaves are thick and slightly shiny, offering improved slug resistance

– Color holds well through summer, especially with some morning sun

– Leaf texture is smooth with subtle veining

– Fragrant, pale lavender to white trumpet-shaped blooms

– Appear on 24–30 inch scapes in midsummer

– Fragrance is strongest in evening hours

– Adds vertical interest and attracts pollinators

– Remove damaged or yellowing leaves during the season

– Cut foliage down to the ground after frost in late fall

– Remove flower scapes after blooming unless seed pods are desired

– Keep soil consistently moist, especially in summer heat

– Water deeply once or twice a week depending on rainfall

– Mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds

– Plant in early spring or fall for best establishment

– Choose a location with partial shade; morning sun tolerated, especially in cooler zones

– Prefers moist, well-drained, rich organic soil

– Plant with the crown at soil level and space plants 30–36 inches apart

– Mulch with 2 inches of compost or shredded bark to retain moisture

– Foliage and flowers can be cut for simple arrangements

– Best divided in early spring or late summer for propagation

– Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring

– Avoid excess nitrogen, which can reduce variegation and promote soft growth

– Top-dress with compost to improve soil over time

– Pollinated by bees; flowers are fragrant and attract pollinators

– May produce viable seed but typically propagated by division

– Grown primarily for foliage, not seed

– Heuchera for varied foliage tones and texture

– Astilbe for airy blooms and moisture compatibility

– Brunnera for cool-toned foliage contrast

– Tiarella for low-growing texture under taller hostas

– Ferns for structure and layered woodland composition