H. ‘Bright Feather’

Overview

Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Bright Feather' is a large cultivar of unknown parentage notable for its dramatic color transformation: emerging gold, then turning light green before developing wide, creamy, feathery margins that range from 0.5 to 3 inches (1.3 to 7.6 cm) in width. The broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases and slightly rippled margins reach 10.5 inches (26.7 cm) long and 8.3 inches (21.1 cm) wide, with 14 vein pairs and dull surfaces on both sides.

In the Garden

'Bright Feather' forms an upright clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for variegated hostas, where the creamy margins remain distinct without scorching. The large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders, paired with ferns or *Heuchera* cultivars that complement its gold-to-green transition.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'Bright Feather' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.