H. ‘Eternal Father’

Overview

Registered in 1999, 'Eternal Father' is a medium-sized sport distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins and yellow mottling that blends into medium green toward the slightly rippled leaf edges. The foliage is dull on both surfaces, and the leaves feature 12 vein pairs with rounded bases.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms an upright clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of most hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shade gardens. Green scapes rise 36 inches (91.4 cm) above the foliage.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents.