H. ‘Festival’

Overview

Registered in 1998 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Carnival', 'Festival' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with gold margins and a central zone of light green streaked with green-yellow. The leaf surface is dull above and slightly shiny beneath, with cordate bases and flat margins.

In the Garden

This mound-forming hosta reaches approximately 17 inches (43 cm) in height and 41 inches (104 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain most vivid, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or shaded container plantings.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Festival' may be damaged by slugs and deer in typical hosta-growing zones.