Drop-dead Gorgeous Hosta – Bare-Root Starter Plant, Variegated Giant Hosta

About This Plant

Drop-dead Gorgeous Hosta is a giant variegated perennial featuring large ovate leaves with rich green centers and bright yellow edges, heavily rippled margins, and white summer flowers atop a lush foliage mound. This shade-loving hosta is prized for its dramatic size and bold variegation, ideal as a focal point in woodland gardens and shaded borders.

What You Will Receive

1 live Drop-dead Gorgeous Hosta
Bare-root starter plant
Giant variegated foliage variety
Healthy perennial shade plant
Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

Common Name: Drop-dead Gorgeous Hosta
Botanical Name: Hosta ‘Drop-dead Gorgeous’
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Bare-root starter plant
Sun Requirements: Shade to partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Mature Height: Approximately 30 inches
Mature Width: Approximately 86 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Best suited for landscape planting or extra-large containers

💡 Care Tip: Plant in rich organic soil with regular moisture for the best foliage size and vibrant variegation. Morning sun with afternoon shade can help intensify the yellow margins without scorching the leaves.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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