H. ‘Bonnie’

Overview

Registered in 1987 by D. Stone and P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Bonnie' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with prominent blue-green margins and a compact, mounded habit.

In the Garden

'Bonnie' forms a dense clump reaching 13 inches (33 cm) in height and 22 inches (56 cm) in diameter, with leaves measuring 7.75 inches (19.7 cm) long and 6.25 inches (15.9 cm) wide, bearing 14 vein pairs. It performs best in partial to full shade and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover in typical hosta-growing zones. Its medium size makes it appropriate for mixed perennial beds or shaded containers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may feed on the foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable where these pests are prevalent.