H. ‘Candle Wax’

Overview

Registered in 1974 by E. Minks, 'Candle Wax' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its variegated leaves, which feature dark green margins surrounding a lighter center, and its compact, mounded habit.

In the Garden

'Candle Wax' reaches a mature size of 12 inches (30.5 cm) in both height and diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as an edging plant. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or dwarf astilbes. Its compact size also makes it a good candidate for container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly on the tender new foliage.