Ready for its close-up, 'On Stage' (also 'Choko Nishi') is a Hosta cultivar that commands attention in the shade garden. Hybridized by Aden and introduced in 1986, this variety delivers a star performance.
| Family: | Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Hosta (HOSS-tuh) |
| Cultivar: | 'On Stage' |
| Synonym: | 'Choko Nishi' |
| Hybridizer: | Aden |
| Year Introduced: | 1986 |
'On Stage' is a medium-large hosta, 20-24 inches tall and 40-48 inches wide. The leaves are golden-yellow with a wide, irregular green margin—the reverse of typical variegation. The centers brighten to chartreuse in more sun. Good substance and slug resistance. Pale lavender flowers on 30-inch scapes in mid-summer.
Culture: part shade (morning sun best for color), moist well-drained soil. The reverse variegation is striking. Divide in spring or fall. 'On Stage' steals the show with its golden center stage presence.
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