H. ‘Summer Love’

Overview

A sport of *Hosta* 'Summer Lovin' registered in 2010, 'Summer Love' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with golden yellow margins. The leaf surface is slightly shiny, with smooth, golden yellow margins and a lightly wavy edge, creating a bright, variegated appearance.

In the Garden

'Summer Love' forms a mound-like clump reaching 33 inches (83.8 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium size suits it for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds. The golden yellow margins provide contrast against darker green or blue-leaved hostas, ferns, and shade-tolerant 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, it may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.