Hosta 'Island Breeze' – Bare Root Starter Plant | Yellow Variegated Foliage | Shade Garden Perennial | Red Speckled Petioles | Hardy Hosta

Add vibrant color and unique foliage to your landscape with Hosta 'Island Breeze', a beautiful sport of the popular 'Paradise Island' hosta. This eye-catching variety features bright yellow leaf centers surrounded by wide, dark green margins, creating stunning contrast in spring gardens. As the season progresses, the centers mature to chartreuse in heavier shade or maintain a lighter yellow tone when grown with more sun exposure.

One of the standout features of Island Breeze is its attractive red-speckled petioles, which extend their coloration upward into the leaves for added ornamental interest. Its compact size makes it perfect for shade gardens, woodland borders, foundation plantings, and decorative containers where its colorful foliage can be appreciated throughout the growing season.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 bare root Island Breeze Hosta starter plant
✔️ Equivalent to a 3-inch pot size plant
✔️ Ships bare root for healthy establishment
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Island Breeze Hosta
Botanical Name: Hosta 'Island Breeze'
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Starter plant (ships bare root)
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
Mature Height: 12 inches
Spread: 18 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Grow in bright filtered shade for the best balance of vibrant yellow centers and dark green margins. Consistent moisture and rich organic soil will help maintain healthy foliage and strong growth.