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Trendsetter Hosta

Hosta 'Trendsetter'

Category: Perennial • Hosta

Discover the Trendsetter Hosta, a stunning shade plant with variegated foliage perfect for borders and specimen gardens.

Mature Height: 12-15 inches
Mature Width: 30-40 inches
Bloom Color: Lavender
Bloom Time: Summer
Light: Shade
Zone: Zones 3-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Deciduous

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Trendsetter Hosta is a stunning perennial with striking blue-green leaves and creamy white margins. It adds a unique touch to shaded gardens and is known for its resilience and low maintenance.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Thrives in rich, organic matter.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Sun Needs

Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

borderspecimenshade garden

Special Features

Attractive foliagevariegated leaveslow maintenance

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Moderate drought tolerance.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding texture and color in shaded areas. Can be used effectively in mass plantings.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Trendsetter Hosta a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

Use the plant profile as a planning tool for size, conditions, and visual role, then connect it to the broader landscape design plan.

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