Hosta, Loyalist #1
Loyalist Hosta
Hosta 'Loyalist'
Height: Typically 18 inches tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
Spread: Approximately 24 inches wide
Spacing: Plant 18–24 inches apart for a harmonious landscape display
Growth Rate: Slow
Deciduous
Description
Loyalist Hosta brings a delightful burst of textured elegance to your landscape with its broad, attractive leaves and subtle variegation. Perfectly sized for Michigan’s cooler conditions, this hosta maintains a compact, tidy form that works beautifully as a border accent, mass planting, or container centerpiece. In summer, its lush foliage provides refreshing visual interest, while in early fall the leaves develop gentle, understated hues that add a refined touch to shaded areas.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers partial to full shade (ideally 3–4 hours of filtered sunlight daily)
- Soil: Grows best in rich, well-drained, moist soil amended with organic matter
- Watering: Ensure consistent moisture throughout the growing season, adjusting for cooler Michigan conditions
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to help maintain even soil temperature and moisture
- Pruning: Remove any dead or damaged foliage in early spring to encourage fresh, vigorous growth
Sophisticated allure of Loyalist Hosta—a low-maintenance, deciduous perennial that adds enduring textural depth and refined beauty to even the shadiest corners.
