Hosta ‘Ben Vernooij’ Bareroot | Blue Variegated Hosta | Cream Gold Margin Plantain Lily | Shade Perennial | Woodland Garden Plant

Add bold color and texture to your shade garden with Hosta ‘Ben Vernooij’, a striking variegated hosta prized for its thick blue foliage accented by wide creamy-gold margins. Often compared to the beloved ‘First Frost’, this standout variety offers exceptional color contrast and maintains its vibrant appearance throughout the growing season.

In midsummer, elegant lavender flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators and adding soft seasonal color to shaded landscapes.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love Hosta ‘Ben Vernooij’

• 🌿 Thick blue leaves with creamy-gold feathered edges
• 🌸 Elegant lavender summer blooms
• 🦋 Pollinator-friendly perennial
• 🌱 Excellent slug resistance due to thick foliage
• 🌳 Ideal for woodland and shade gardens
• 🪴 Beautiful in containers and borders
• 🍃 Season-long color and texture

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Hosta ‘Ben Vernooij’
• Common Name: Variegated Plantain Lily
• Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
• Foliage Color: Blue with Creamy Gold Margins
• Flower Color: Lavender
• Mature Height: 12 inches
• Spread: 24 inches
• Growth Habit: Mounded, Clumping
• Bloom Season: Midsummer
• Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Soil Needs: Moist, well-draining soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Hardiness Zones: 3–9
• Characteristics: Slug Resistant, Low Maintenance, Shade Loving, Pollinator-Friendly

🌿 Perfect Garden Uses

✔ Woodland gardens
✔ Shade borders
✔ Understory plantings
✔ Foundation landscaping
✔ Shade container gardens
✔ Groundcover plantings
✔ Cottage gardens
✔ Mixed perennial beds

🌸 Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with:

• Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’
• Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’
• Ferns (Dryopteris & Athyrium)
• Astilbe ‘Fanal’
• Pulmonaria ‘Silver Bouquet’

These companions create stunning layered texture and color in shaded landscapes.

🌱 Care Tips

• Plant in rich, moist, well-draining soil
• Prefers partial to full shade
• Water consistently during establishment
• Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds
• Remove spent flower stalks for a tidy appearance
• Divide every 3–5 years to maintain healthy growth

📦 Shipping Information

Plant Condition:

• Ships as a healthy bareroot or potted live plant depending on selection

Shipping Notes:

• Securely packaged to protect roots and retain moisture
• Orders over $35 qualify for free USPS Ground shipping
• Shipping may be delayed during extreme temperatures

🌿 Care Guarantee

We guarantee healthy plants upon arrival. If your order arrives damaged, contact us within 48 hours with photos for a replacement or refund.