H. ‘Benediction’

Overview

Registered in 2006, 'Benediction' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown parentage, originating from two unnamed seedlings. Its most distinctive visual feature is the combination of deeply veined, dull green leaves with flat, yellow margins, where the veins remain green and create a luminescent effect against the lighter border.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a moderate-growing, mound-like clump reaching 24 inches (61 cm) in height and 55 inches (140 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or astilbes provide textural contrast without competing for light.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. 'Benediction' shows typical hosta susceptibility to slugs and deer, requiring monitoring and protection where these pests are prevalent.