Hosta Alex Summers'

Alex Summers Hosta

Hosta 'Alex Summers' — a large variegated hosta prized for its broad blue-green margins surrounding bright chartreuse to golden-yellow centers. The thick, slightly corrugated leaves form a bold mound, and the center color intensifies through summer, especially with some morning sun. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal interest while the foliage remains the main ornamental feature.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 20–24 in (to ~30 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Broad, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; morning sun enhances center color

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
A standout specimen for woodland gardens, shade borders, foundation beds, and focal points. Its bold gold center contrasts beautifully with blue hostas, dark green foliage plants, and ferns. Thick leaves offer good slug resistance.

Care:
Provide rich soil and consistent moisture for best growth. Morning sun improves color intensity, but avoid strong afternoon heat. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. Mature clumps improve with age and need little division. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

20-24"

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Dark Green, Yellow Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad, Low Mounding

Drought tolerant

No