H. ‘Senora Colleen’

Overview

Registered in 2016, 'Senora Colleen' is a hybrid between *Hosta* 'Sunshine Glory' and *Hosta* 'Carol'. This medium-sized cultivar forms a nearly perfect mound of broadly ovate, very shiny leaves with medium green flat margins, a lightly folded surface, and a cordate base.

In the Garden

'Senora Colleen' reaches 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter, producing a dense, mound-shaped clump. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of most hostas, and its glossy foliage provides textural contrast when paired with finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras. The scapes rise 24 to 30 inches (61.0 to 76.2 cm) above the foliage, bearing striped lavender and white flowers with a light, pleasant scent.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable for this cultivar in typical hosta-growing zones.