Hosta 'Pizzazz' – Sparkling Variegation from 1986

Hosta 'Pizzazz': Lively Variegation by Aden, 1986

Registered in 1986 by Aden, 'Pizzazz' delivers exactly what its name promises: energy, sparkle, and visual excitement. This cultivar features bright, irregular creamy-white marginal variegation on green leaves, creating a festive, confetti-like effect in the shade garden.

Cultivar Details

• Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
• Cultivar: Pizzazz
• Hybridized by: Aden
• Registered/Introduced: 1986

Design Energy

'Pizzazz' forms a medium-sized mound with a vigorous growth rate. The white margins are wide and irregular, feathering into the green centers in a lively pattern. The leaves have good substance and a slight wave. The overall effect is dynamic—this hosta doesn't sit quietly; it animates the planting.

Use 'Pizzazz' to enliven static shade compositions. It pairs well with calm, solid-colored companions that provide visual rest between its energetic leaves. Lavender flowers bloom in mid-summer. 'Pizzazz' proves that a hosta can have personality—bold, bright, and unapologetically showy.