A Bold Sport With a Classic Pedigree and Eye-Catching Margins
R. Benedict registered Hosta 'Nifty Fifty' in 1986 as a sport of H. 'Dorothy Benedict'. This large cultivar produces handsome blue-green leaves edged with a bright yellow margin across 12 to 14 vein pairs. Clumps grow 63.5 cm (25") tall and spread to 91.4 cm (36") wide, making a strong statement in any shaded border. Light lavender blooms rise on scapes to 71.1 cm (28") in summer. Canadian gardeners from Zone 3 through 9 will find it a reliable and rewarding performer.
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Striking margins: Blue-green leaves edged with a bright yellow margin create bold contrast across 12 to 14 vein pairs.
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Large presence: Clumps reach 63.5 cm (25") tall and spread to 91.4 cm (36") wide — a commanding specimen for shaded gardens.
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Benedict lineage: A sport of H. 'Dorothy Benedict', registered by R. Benedict in 1986 with roots in Michigan.
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Summer blooms: Light lavender flowers rise on scapes to 71.1 cm (28") high, adding vertical interest above the foliage.
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Versatile shade performer: Thrives in partial to full shade and suits woodland edges, large borders, and mixed perennial plantings.
| Feature |
Specification |
| Size (H × W) |
63.5 cm × 91.4 cm (25" × 36") |
| Hardiness Zone |
3–9 |
| Colour |
Blue-green with yellow margins |
| Light Requirements |
Partial to full shade |
Grower's Tip: 'Nifty Fifty' handles Canadian winters with ease from Zone 3 through 9, and its yellow margins intensify beautifully in the cooler temperatures of a Canadian spring. We grow it at our nursery in Bécancour, QC, where it has proven itself a dependable and eye-catching performer season after season. Our True to Type standard means you receive the authentic 'Nifty Fifty' sport — verified before it leaves Bécancour.
