H. ‘Sleeping Beauty’

Overview

Registered in 1997, 'Sleeping Beauty' is a small sport distinguished by its intense blue-green leaves with creamy white margins. The foliage displays a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, with flat, 1.0 cm wide margins that contrast sharply against the darker leaf center.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green coloration is most pronounced. Its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, front-of-border placements, or container cultivation. Companion plants might include ferns, heucheras, or other small shade perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Sleeping Beauty' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage accordingly in typical hosta-growing zones.