Hosta 'Love Story' – Bare Root Starter Plant | Variegated Shade Perennial | White Flowers | Heart-Shaped Foliage | Hardy Hosta

Create a beautiful focal point in your shade garden with Hosta 'Love Story', a stunning variegated variety prized for its unique foliage and elegant blooms. Long, heart-shaped leaves feature medium green margins accented by chartreuse streaking that blends into creamy white centers. The striking variegation extends from the leaf tip to the petiole and flares at the base, creating exceptional visual interest throughout the growing season.

Adding to its charm, each leaf is edged with a gentle piecrust wave that enhances its texture and ornamental appeal. In early summer, tall scapes rise above the foliage carrying large clusters of tubular white flowers, providing a beautiful contrast against the variegated leaves. Ideal for shade gardens, woodland landscapes, borders, and containers, this hosta offers season-long beauty through both foliage and flowers.

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

You will receive:
✔️ 1 bare root Love Story 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: Love Story Hosta
Botanical Name: Hosta 'Love Story'
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: 14–16 inches
Spread: 36–42 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a location with morning sun and afternoon shade for the best leaf coloration. Maintain even soil moisture and apply mulch to help conserve moisture and keep roots cool during summer.