Shadowland® Miss America Hosta

Light Needs

Full Shade to Part Shade

(0-4 Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

1 Foot

Mature Spread

5 Feet

Growing Zones

3 to 9

Producing creamy white centered, medium green edged and light green accented leaves, this gorgeous specimen will be a shade garden favorite! Besides the unique variegated foliage, this features early to mid-summer blooming white with a hint of lavender flowers. This perennial is easy to maintain and requires little care throughout spring, summer and fall. Spanning up to a whopping 55” wide, this is a fantastic focal point plant!

Hummingbirds and butterflies will be making a stop in your garden to enjoy its blooms. This perennial is best used in both border planting and general landscaping. As the plant progresses through its growing season, dying foliage is tucked under the newer growth which allows peace of mind that you will not need to tend to it until early spring. If you had to choose only one hosta to plant, this is one fine example that we recommend for a showcase garden!

Shadowland Miss America Hosta Care

Hardy to zones 3-9, this perennial can withstand the harshest of environments. Plant this in well-draining sandy loam to allow the roots plenty of breathing space. Morning sun is perfectly fine and will produce rich color in the leaves. Be sure to not allow the hot afternoon sun to reach its leaves as this can be detrimental to the health of the plant. Average quality soil is fine, however it is recommended to amend soil with aeration boosters to allow breathing room for the roots. Neutral or slightly acidic pH soil is best. Consistent moisture that does not bog down the roots lends a hand in keeping the beautiful foliage going. Mulching can assist in keeping the soil moist, however you’ll need to watch for holes in the center of the leaves.

If there are holes on the leaves, rake back any mulch you have near the plant and apply slug bait or traps as they are the culprit for the holes. In cooler climates it is best to apply finely shredded organic materials, such as shredded fallen leaves, to protect the crown of the plant. Pruning Miss America hostas is not necessary. All you need to do is clear out the old foliage in early winter to make way for new growth come spring.

Shadowland Miss America Hosta Spacing

This is a rather large specimen that loves to be the center of attention! In all planting applications, ensure that the spacing is kept around 55” on center between plants. Container gardening can be achieved, however this should be planted by itself in a large raised bed or specialty container.

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Compare Shadowland® Hostas

Compare foliage color, mature size, garden role, and the features that set each Shadowland® Hosta apart.

Variety	Foliage	Mature Size	Garden Role	Why Choose It
Shadowland® Chance Encounter Hosta	Powder blue with green-to-gold margins	12–16" H × 36–42" W	Low, broad specimen	Wide habit with a distinctive variegated edge
Shadowland® Hope Springs Eternal Hosta	Blue-green with creamy white margins	20–22" H × 4' W	Broad variegated mound	Ruffled blue foliage outlined in creamy white
Shadowland® Miss America Hosta	White centers with dark green margins	19" H × 5' W	Broad focal point	Bright white centers on an exceptionally wide plant
Shadowland® Above the Clouds Hosta	Powdery blue	2–3' H × 4–5' W	Large blue statement	Large cool-blue leaves with substantial texture
Shadowland® Echo the Sun Hosta	Bright chartreuse to yellow	1–2' H × 3–4' W	Shade brightener	Solid gold foliage creates a bright pool of color
Shadowland® Voices in the Wind Hosta	Blue-green with creamy yellow margins	1–2' H × 3–4' W	Broad variegated mound	Ruffled margins soften the blue-green foliage
Shadowland® Autumn Frost Hosta	Blue-green with yellow-to-cream margins	10–12" H × 20–24" W	Edging / container	Compact habit with bright blue-and-gold contrast
Shadowland® Coast to Coast Hosta	Bright gold, heavily puckered	28–30" H × 32–36" W	Large gold specimen	Large gold leaves brighten shaded beds
Shadowland® Diamond Lake Hosta	Blue with deeply rippled edges	17" H × 3.5–4' W	Broad blue specimen	Dramatic rippled edges add movement and texture
Shadowland® Waterslide Hosta	Blue with strongly rippled margins	14–15" H × 30–32" W	Texture / container	Narrow wavy leaves stand apart from classic hosta shapes
Shadowland® Wu-La-La Hosta	Blue-green with apple-green margins	3–4' H × 5–6' W	Giant variegated specimen	Giant Empress Wu scale with contrasting margins
Shadowland® Etched Glass Hosta	Pale centers with dark green margins	18" H × 36" W	Mid-border accent	High-contrast foliage plus fragrant white flowers
Shadowland® Empress Wu Hosta	Huge dark green to blue-green leaves	3–4' H × 5–6' W	Giant specimen	Massive scale for anchoring large shade gardens
Shadowland® Hudson Bay Hosta	Blue-green, apple green & creamy white	20–24" H × 20–24" W	Tricolor accent	Three foliage colors create built-in contrast
Shadowland® Wheee! Hosta	Green with cream ruffled margins	11–18" H × 28–30" W	Texture / container	Exaggerated waves create movement in shade
Shadowland® Lone Star Hosta	Green with bright gold margins	26–28" H × 50–56" W	Large variegated specimen	Bright gold margins frame a substantial mound
Shadowland® Sound of Music Hosta	Blue-green with chartreuse-to-cream centers	2–3' H × 5–6' W	Giant variegated mound	Very broad footprint with multicolored foliage
Shadowland® Love Story Hosta	Green margins with pale variegated centers	14–16" H × 36–42" W	Low variegated mass	Broad heart-shaped leaves with strong patterning
Shadowland® Seducer Hosta	Green centers with gold margins	26" H × 3' W	Large accent	Mature leaves develop distinctive multicolor margins

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