H. ‘Columbus Circle’

Overview

Registered in 2009 by K. Walek (AHS), this medium-sized sport of a green seedling derived from *Hosta* 'Iron Gate Supreme' × *Hosta* 'Frances Williams' is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with white, slightly rippled margins. The broadly ovate, cupped leaves are moderately corrugated and bear a glaucous bloom on the undersides.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'Columbus Circle' forms a semi-upright to mounded clump reaching 42 inches (107 cm) in diameter and 17 inches (43 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the leaf color remains truest. The medium size and bold foliage make it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds, pairing well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Like most hostas, it may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage, particularly on the broad, cupped leaves.