A Cinematic Duo of Shimmering Green and Gold
Expertly hybridised by Doug Beilstein, Hosta 'Bogie and Bacall' is a refined result of crossing the classic Hosta 'Beatrice' with the deep tones of Hosta 'Rhapsody in Blue'. This low-growing, mounded variety is a hallmark of stable variegation, perfectly suited for the front of the border or a woodland path. Whether you are gardening in the humid expanses of Ontario or the crisp Atlantic coast, its clean lines and shifting seasonal colours make it a reliable standout that performs with effortless grace.
Why It Stands Out
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Dynamic Luminous Margins: The ovate leaves emerge with a soft yellow border that gradually transitions to a crisp, creamy white as the season matures, providing a bright, shimmering effect.
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Medium Green Core: The heart of each leaf is a cool, matte green that serves as the perfect canvas for the lightening edges, maintaining a subdued finish on top that absorbs the soft northern light.
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Wavy Leaf Architecture: With 8 to 9 vein pairs and a lightly wavy margin, the foliage offers a sense of fluid motion that stays tidy and low to the ground.
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Lavender Summer Sparkle: In late summer, exceptionally tall scapes — reaching up to 61 cm — rise well above the foliage to present wide-open, funnel-shaped pale purple flowers.
Technical Specs
| Feature |
Specification |
| Size (H × W) |
33.02 cm × 81.3 cm (13″ × 32″) |
| Hardiness Zone |
Canadian Zones 3–9 |
| Colour |
Green with yellow-to-white margins |
| Light Requirements |
Partial to full shade |
Grower's Tip
Because the margins whiten as the summer progresses, place Hosta 'Bogie and Bacall' in a spot where you can enjoy its transition from spring gold to late-season ivory. At our nursery in Bécancour, we strictly adhere to our True to Type mandate, monitoring the stability of these variegated margins in our trial beds to ensure your plant arrives with its signature traits intact.
