Hosta ‘Cathedral Windows’ – Bare Root Hosta | Large Gold & Green Shade Perennial | Fragrant Flowering Hosta

Illuminate your shade garden with the stunning beauty of Hosta ‘Cathedral Windows’, a spectacular large hosta known for its brilliant golden foliage and dramatic dark green margins. Developed by renowned breeder Hans Hansen, this tetraploid selection improves upon the award-winning ‘Stained Glass’ with thicker leaves, stronger growth, and exceptional garden performance.

Large, rounded gold leaves are framed by broad dark green edges, creating a striking stained-glass effect that brightens shaded landscapes. As the season progresses, the foliage develops an elegant domed appearance, adding texture and architectural interest to garden beds and borders.

In late summer, tall flower scapes rise above the foliage, displaying large, fragrant near-white blooms that attract pollinators and add another season of beauty to this outstanding variety.

Perfect for shade gardens, woodland plantings, hosta collections, foundation beds, and container displays, Cathedral Windows is a true showpiece perennial.

These healthy plants ship as bare-root starter plants and are ready to establish quickly in your garden.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 bare-root Hosta ‘Cathedral Windows’
✔️ Healthy starter division
✔️ Shade-loving perennial
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe arrival

🌿 Growing Information
Common Name: Cathedral Windows Hosta
Botanical Name: Hosta ‘Cathedral Windows’
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Planting Stock: Bare-root starter plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Foliage Color: Bright gold center with wide dark green margins
Flower Color: Near-white
Fragrance: Fragrant flowers
Bloom Time: Late summer
Mature Height: Approximately 19 inches
Mature Spread: Approximately 34 inches
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Excellent
Pollinator Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in morning sun or filtered shade to enhance the vibrant gold foliage color. Consistent moisture and organic mulch help maintain lush growth throughout the season.