Popcorn Hosta

Popcorn Hosta (Hosta 'Popcorn')

Popcorn Hosta (Hosta 'Popcorn') is a charming, small-sized shade perennial noted for its crisp variegated foliage and compact, tidy habit. Its bright white centers and rich blue-green margins provide strong contrast, making it an appealing focal point in miniature gardens, borders, and containers.

Distinctive Features

Reaching just 6 to 10 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide, Popcorn Hosta forms a dense mound of thick, heart-shaped leaves with bright white centers and broad blue-green margins. The leaves have a slightly puckered texture and excellent substance, helping resist slug damage. Lavender flowers appear on short scapes in midsummer, bringing soft seasonal interest and attracting pollinators.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Partial to full shade
• Soil Type: Moist, rich, well-drained soil
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9

Ideal Uses

• Focal point in miniature or fairy gardens
• Edging for shaded paths and narrow borders
• Containers and trough gardens in low-light areas
• Accent plant in mixed hosta collections
• Small-space woodland or foundation plantings

Low Maintenance Care

• Water deeply during dry spells to maintain leaf quality
• Mulch to conserve moisture and keep roots cool
• Remove spent flower scapes after blooming
• Divide every 3 to 5 years in spring or fall
• Monitor for slugs and deer in susceptible areas

Why Choose Popcorn Hosta

• Striking variegated foliage with bright white centers
• Compact size perfect for edging, troughs, and containers
• Thick leaves offer resistance to slug damage
• Pollinator-friendly summer flowers
• A delightful focal point for small, shaded garden spaces

Popcorn Hosta brings bright, bold contrast and refined form to shaded settings, making it a standout focal point in small gardens, container groupings, and compact woodland edges.