Hosta 'Outhouse Delight' – Quirky Name, Quality Variegation

Hosta 'Outhouse Delight' proves that a humorous name can belong to a serious garden plant. Registered in 1998 by Avent, this small cultivar delivers clean, stable variegation in a compact form.

Botanical Profile

Family:	Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Cultivar:	'Outhouse Delight'
Hybridizer:	Avent
Registration Year:	1998

Compact Variegated Charm

The leaves are ovate to broadly ovate with clean, even margins of creamy white framing medium green centers. The variegation is stable and precise. The foliage has good substance for a small hosta and forms a tight, neat mound. Despite its comical name, the plant is refined and garden-worthy.

Small Space Delight

'Outhouse Delight' excels in small gardens, rock gardens, containers, and troughs. Its compact size (typically 8-10 inches tall) and neat habit make it versatile. The stable variegation means no reversion worries. It's a conversation starter with a name that belies its quality.

Avent's Humor & Horticulture

Avent's 1998 introduction demonstrates that plant naming can be playful while the plant itself is serious. 'Outhouse Delight' joins other whimsically named Avent introductions that combine humor with horticultural merit.