Hosta Hope Springs Eternal (Plantain Lily)

Incredibly pretty, Hosta ‘Hope Springs Eternal’ (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming an elegant mound of heart-shaped, blue horizontal leaves with a crisp creamy white margin. Heavily ruffled, the leaves undulate all the way to their pointed tips. Racemes of near-white flowers appear on tall scapes reaching 47 in. (118 cm) in midsummer. Fast-growing, this variegated hosta is excellent for borders but also suitable for planting in mixed containers and tubs.

Incredibly pretty, Hosta 'Hope Springs Eternal' (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming an elegant mound of heart-shaped, blue horizontal leaves with a crisp creamy white margin. Heavily ruffled, the leaves undulate all the way to their pointed tips. Racemes of near-white flowers appear on tall scapes reaching 47 in. (118 cm) in midsummer. Fast-growing, this variegated hosta is excellent for borders but also suitable for planting in mixed containers and tubs.

  • Grows up to 22 in. tall (55 cm) and 24-32 in. wide (60-80 cm).
  • Performs best in part shade to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from cold, dry winds.
  • Perfect for the shade garden, mixed with other perennials in bed and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens or containers.
  • Watch for slugs and snails which could damage the attractive foliage.
  • Cut off the stems after blooming to encourage the plant's growth. Discolored leaves should be trimmed back to the ground.
  • Propagate by division in early spring or late summer.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

Hardiness 3
– 9

Heat Zones 2
– 9

Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Hosta – Plantain Lilies
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spacing 30″ (75cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden