Hosta Austin Dickinson

Austin Dickinson Hosta

Hosta 'Aristocrat' — a medium to large variegated hosta valued for its blue-green leaves edged with broad creamy yellow to ivory margins. The broad foliage has good substance and a slightly corrugated texture, forming a full mound with strong contrast in shade gardens. 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: 30–40 in
Height: 18–22 in (to ~28 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Dense, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; morning sun tolerated

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

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
A dependable variegated hosta for woodland gardens, shade borders, edging, and mixed hosta collections. Its cool blue-green foliage with pale margins pairs especially well with gold hostas, dark green foliage plants, and ferns. Thick leaves offer moderate slug resistance.

Care:
Maintain evenly moist soil and mulch annually to conserve moisture. Protect pale margins from strong afternoon sun. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. Divide mature clumps every few years if needed. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-22''

Width

30-40"

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green, White

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Dense, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No