Terms of Endearment Hosta

The 'Terms of Endearment' Hosta is a giant, variegated perennial known for its striking blue-green foliage and resilient nature. It is widely considered a superior improvement over the classic 'Frances Williams' hosta because its yellow margins are non-burning, even in partial shade. 

Key Characteristics

• Foliage: Features massive, blue-green, heart-shaped leaves that are moderately corrugated.
• Variegation: Wide, bright yellow margins that emerge chartreuse and mature to a creamy yellow without scorching.
• Size: A giant-sized variety, reaching a mature height of approximately 29–30 inches and a sprawling width of up to 66–67 inches.
• Flowers: Produces pale purple to white flowers in early to mid-summer, which sit just above the dense leaf mound on 25- to 36-inch scapes.
• Resilience: Noted for being both slug-resistant and more sun-tolerant than many other blue hostas.

Growing Conditions

• Hardiness Zones: Thrives in USDA zones 3–9.
• Light: Prefers full shade to partial shade.
• Soil & Water: Best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil; it should not be allowed to dry out completely.
• Landscape Use: Ideal as a specimen plant, for mass planting, or as a focal point in woodland gardens.