Hosta 'Color Glory' – Multicolored Foliage for Vibrant Shade Displays

Hosta 'Color Glory' earns its name with a kaleidoscope of colors—green, gold, cream, and white—all on a single plant. This 1980 introduction by Aden remains a celebration of hosta variegation complexity.

Botanical Profile

Family:	Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Cultivar:	'Color Glory'
Hybridizer:	Aden
Registration Year:	1980

Complex Variegation Pattern

'Color Glory' displays a remarkable mixture of variegation types. The broadly ovate leaves feature irregular margins and central streaks in shades of creamy white, pale yellow, and gold, all against a medium green base. No two leaves are exactly alike. The pattern can include marginal, medial (center), and streaked variegation simultaneously. This instability creates a lively, ever-changing display throughout the season.

Garden Behavior & Care

Due to its complex, unstable variegation, 'Color Glory' can be variable in growth rate and may produce some all-green or all-white divisions. Remove solid green divisions to maintain variegation. It prefers bright shade to develop the full color range. The foliage is somewhat thinner than heavily substanced cultivars, so protect from slugs and intense sun.

Collector's Favorite

For hosta enthusiasts, 'Color Glory' represents the joy of unpredictability—each new leaf unfurls with a unique pattern. Aden's 1980 creation continues to delight gardeners who appreciate the artistry of unstable variegation, making it a prized specimen in collector's gardens.