Hosta Catherine

Common Name:
Hosta 'Catherine'

Description:
Hosta 'Catherine' is a striking variety of hosta admired for its distinctive foliage and compact habit, making it an elegant feature in shaded gardens. Its broad, heart-shaped leaves emerge in spring with powdery blue-green margins and a luminous yellow central stripe that softens to creamy white as the season progresses. This colour contrast gives 'Catherine' a luminous quality, particularly in low-light areas. It thrives in cool, shaded spots with rich, moist, well-drained soil and benefits from protection against harsh afternoon sun in Melbourne’s warmer months. Flowering typically occurs in mid to late summer, with pale lavender blooms rising above the foliage on slender stalks, attracting pollinators and adding vertical interest. A reliable and low-maintenance perennial, Hosta 'Catherine' provides seasonal texture and colour to shaded beds, borders, and pots.

Form:
*Shrub - Small
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 35–45 cm
*Width: 60–75 cm

Aspect:
*Part Shade
*Full Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
*Pale Lavender

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Bee Attracting
*Herbaceous
*Perennial
*Shade Tolerant
*Suitable for Understory Planting

Toxicity:
Toxic to dogs and cats if ingested. May cause vomiting, diarrhoea, or depression.

Companion Plants:
*Heuchera
*Ferns
*Brunnera
*Astilbe
*Pulmonaria