Hosta x ‘Gypsy Rose’ is a colorful, non-native hybrid hosta celebrated for its striking variegated foliage and compact form. Its leaves feature dark green margins with lime-green to creamy yellow centers that brighten shaded garden spaces. Lavender, trumpet-shaped flowers bloom on slender stalks in midsummer, adding soft floral interest. Growing 12 to 18 inches tall and about 2 feet wide, ‘Gypsy Rose’ is ideal for edging shaded borders, mixing with other hostas, or planting beneath trees and shrubs.

Why choose ‘Gypsy Rose’ Hosta:

• Eye-catching foliage: Variegated leaves add vibrant color and texture to shade gardens

• Compact size: Great for borders, containers, or layering in shaded beds

• Pollinator-friendly: Summer blooms attract bees and other beneficial insects

Cultivating tips:

• Sun exposure: Grows best in part to full shade

• Soil needs: Prefers moist, well-drained, organically rich soils

• Maintenance: Low maintenance; divide every few years for vigor and shape

Designs for your garden:

• Shade borders: Brightens low-light areas with striking foliage

• Woodland plantings: Pairs beautifully with ferns, native wildflowers, and sedges

• Foundation beds: Adds reliable structure and color beneath shrubs or trees

Ecological considerations:

• Non-native hybrid: Offers some pollinator support but limited broader ecological value

• Long-lasting: A durable choice for low-maintenance, shady landscapes

• Complementary use: Best when paired with native plants in habitat-focused designs

Looking for native alternatives?

Tiarella cordifolia – Foamflower: A native groundcover with delicate white spring flowers and patterned foliage for part to full shade.
Carex pensylvanica – Pennsylvania Sedge: A soft, flowing native sedge perfect for dry shade and naturalistic underplantings.
Phlox divaricata – Wild Blue Phlox: A spring-blooming woodland native with fragrant pale blue flowers, ideal for pollinator support in shaded beds.