Hosta ‘Ann Kulpa’ – Variegated Hosta Plant – Large Leaf Shade Perennial – Bareroot Hosta for Shade Garden

Bring bold contrast to your shade garden with Hosta ‘Ann Kulpa’, a striking variegated hosta known for its large, corrugated leaves and dramatic color transformation.

Its heart-shaped foliage emerges with a golden-yellow center that matures to a creamy ivory, framed by deep green margins—creating a bright focal point in shaded spaces all season long.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It:

• ✔️ Large, textured leaves with bold variegation 🌿
• ✔️ Color-changing center (yellow → creamy white)
• ✔️ Perfect for shade & woodland gardens
• ✔️ Low maintenance & long-lived perennial
• ✔️ Good slug resistance due to thick leaves

📦 What You’ll Receive

• Quantity: 1 bareroot plant
• Healthy, viable root system
• Ready for planting

💡 Bareroot hostas ship dormant and will leaf out after planting

🌿 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Hosta ‘Ann Kulpa’
• Common name: Plantain Lily
• Height: 18–20 inches
• Spread: 36–40 inches
• Growth habit: Mounded, clumping
• Bloom: Pale/near white flowers in midsummer

🌱 Care Instructions

• Light: Partial shade to full shade
• Water: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
• Maintenance: Divide every 3–5 years

💡 Best color contrast develops in bright shade

❄️ Hardiness

• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Cold hardy perennial