Warwick Comet Hosta

The Hosta 'Warwick Comet' is a medium-sized, shade-loving perennial known for its unique, heavily corrugated and cupped leaves that have dark green margins and a center that changes from gold to creamy white as the season progresses. It is a slow-growing but distinctive variety, cherished for its dramatic foliage and ability to thrive in shaded gardens. 

Key Features and Growing Conditions

• Foliage: The leaves are round to lance-shaped, deeply cupped, and heavily corrugated (puckered), giving them a unique spoon-like appearance that collects rain. They emerge blue-green with a gold center, which lightens to near-white by late summer, creating a striking contrast with the dark green margins.
• Flowers: Near-white or pale lavender, trumpet-shaped flowers appear on tall scapes (stalks) in midsummer, which are known to attract hummingbirds.
• Size: It typically grows to a mature height of 12 to 16 inches and can spread 24 to 30 inches wide.
• Hardiness Zones: It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9.
• Light Needs: Performs best in part shade to full shade; direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
• Soil Needs: Prefers fertile, moist, but well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
• Care: The plant is low maintenance once established. It benefits from consistent moisture and a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. It is important to watch for slugs and snails, which can damage the foliage.
• Uses: It is a versatile plant suitable for borders, containers, woodland gardens, and mass planting.
• Resistance: It is noted as being resistant to verticillium wilt and black walnut toxicity.