H. ‘Amazing Matthew’

Overview

Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'Amazing Matthew' is a large sport of an unidentified parent, distinguished by its broad, green leaves with wide, white, slightly rippled margins. The leaf blade is broadly ovate with a cordate base, moderately folded, wavy, and corrugated, featuring a near-white edge that narrows toward the tip.

In the Garden

'Amazing Matthew' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade and is suitable as a specimen plant in borders or woodland gardens, where its wide, white-margined foliage provides strong contrast against darker-leaved companions such as ferns or heucheras. Its large size makes it unsuitable for containers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.