Hosta 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' is a striking variegated hosta featuring bold contrast between creamy white centers and deep green margins. Its thick, slightly rippled leaves form a dense mound, making it an eye catching focal point in shaded landscapes. Height & Spread: 20 - 24 in x 36 - 42 in Bloom Time: Mid summer Light Requirements: Partial shade Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well drained soils Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture Deer Resistance: Low deer resistance Native Status Hybrid cultivar derived from species native to Asia; not native to North America. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Bees Lavender blooms attract bees and other pollinators. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations Space 36 - 42 in apart to allow for mature spread. Landscape Placement Best used as a focal point in shade gardens and layered woodland plantings. Companion Plants Heuchera 'Obsidian' (Coral Bells) - Deep foliage enhances variegation contrast. Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Adds silver foliage contrast. Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red' (Chinese Astilbe) - Provides vertical blooms. Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass) - Softens edges with flowing texture.
