H. ‘Spellbound’

Overview

Registered in 2005, 'Spellbound' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown parentage, with *H. 'Pin Stripe Sister'* as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its ovate, dull-surfaced leaves that display a medium yellow center with a white, slightly rippled margin approximately 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) wide.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a mound 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium size suits placement in the middle of a border or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. The green scapes, reaching 25 to 27 inches (63.5 to 68.6 cm), bear lavender flowers in midsummer and pair well with ferns or shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, and deer will browse the leaves; monitor accordingly in areas where these pests are prevalent.