Hosta 'Albo Marginata Undulata' is a shade perennial admired for its green leaves edged in white. With soft lavender blooms and reliability in woodland gardens, this hosta offers elegance with minimal care throughout summer.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 30 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil rich in organic matter
Watering Needs: Moderate; regular moisture is essential in dry shade conditions
Deer Resistance: Low
Native Status
Not native to North America. This variety is derived from species native to Japan and has been widely cultivated for shade gardens across temperate regions.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Attracts small native bees and honeybees that visit its lavender blooms during midsummer.
Hummingbirds
- Ruby Throated Hummingbirds are drawn to its tall flower spikes.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 30 - 36 in apart to allow for mature clump expansion and to maintain airflow between plants.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or underplanting beneath trees where foliage texture and contrast are desired.
Companion Plants
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' (Variegated Solomons Seal) - Elegant arching stems echo the white margins of hosta leaves and thrive in similar conditions.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Silver veined foliage adds luminous contrast and early spring flowers.
- Astilbe chinensis 'Visions' (Chinese Astilbe) - Feathery blooms and bold texture contrast nicely with hosta foliage in shade gardens.
- Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) - Offers copper toned new growth and layered texture alongside hostas.
- Heuchera 'Obsidian' (Coral Bells) - Deep purple foliage provides dramatic color contrast against variegated hostas.