Hosta 'Paul's Glory'
Hosta 'Paul's Glory' is a standout shade perennial prized for its large heart shaped leaves that feature golden centers surrounded by wide blue green margins. The bold variegation shifts through the season, bringing evolving color and strong visual interest to shaded gardens while maintaining a full mounded habit.
Height & Spread: 20 - 24 in x 36 - 48 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to shade
Soil Preference: Moist rich well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
Deer Resistance: Not deer resistant
Native Status
This hosta is a cultivated hybrid derived from species native to Asia and is not native to North America but is widely used in ornamental shade gardens for its bold foliage and dependable performance.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Hummingbirds
- Attracts hummingbirds which visit the pale lavender flowers for nectar during midsummer bloom.
Bees
- Supports bees which forage among the tubular flowers for nectar.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 36 - 48 in apart to allow its large mature spread to develop fully without crowding.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and foundation plantings where its bold foliage creates contrast against finer textured companions.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Provides silvery foliage that brightens shaded plantings and contrasts with hosta leaves.
- Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) - Adds height and graceful arching texture that complements the broad foliage.
- Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Introduces warm toned foliage that pairs well with the golden center.
- Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Pink' (Astilbe) - Offers soft plumes and vertical interest in similar growing conditions.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Creates a low spreading layer with delicate spring blooms beneath the hosta canopy.