Botanical profile

Hosta 'Twilight'

Latin name
Hosta 'Twilight'
Common name
Hosta 'Twilight'
Type
Perennial
Family
Asparagaceae

Hosta 'Twilight' is an elegant and luminous shade perennial, appreciated for its variegated foliage that instantly brightens cooler garden spots. Its large, dark green leaves, edged in creamy yellow to lime green, create a rich and decorative contrast that remains beautiful throughout the season. Its dense, rounded habit makes it an excellent choice for shaded beds, borders, cultivated undergrowth, or areas at the base of trees.

Highly versatile, Hosta 'Twilight' offers a refined presence without needing spectacular flowers to stand out. Its generous foliage provides texture, volume, and beautiful structure to landscapes, especially when combined with ferns, heucheras, astilbes, or other shade perennials. In summer, its flower stalks bear delicate pale lavender blooms that add a soft and natural touch above the foliage.

Easy to grow, Hosta 'Twilight' prefers a location in partial shade or full shade, in rich, cool, and well-drained soil. It requires little maintenance once established and reliably returns each year, making it a reliable choice for shaded gardens. It's an ideal plant for clients who want to beautify less sunny areas with a durable, decorative, and very easy-to-grow perennial.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Care guide

Care level
Weak
Selection guide

Choosing this plant

Main benefit
Its very bright variegated foliage can lighten shaded areas while providing a lush, long-lasting texture throughout the season.
Garden use
Hosta 'Twilight' is perfect for shade beds, borders, at the foot of trees, or in a woodland garden. It pairs very well with ferns, heucheras, astilbes, lungworts, and brunneras to create compositions rich in contrasting foliage.
Container growing
Hosta 'Twilight' can be grown in a pot in a large, deep container with drainage holes. Use a rich potting mix that retains regular moisture without becoming waterlogged. Place the pot in partial or light shade, then water regularly during hot periods, as hostas in containers dry out more quickly than those in the ground.
Seasonal care
In spring, remove dead leaves from the previous year and add compost or a balanced slow-release fertilizer. During the season, keep the soil cool and watch out for slugs, which can damage the foliage. In autumn, let the foliage yellow naturally, then cut it back once it has been frosted.
Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Moderate
Humidity
Medium to high
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Kept moist, Clayey
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Propagation method
Dividing a clump
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
White
Foliage color
Multicolored
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
In rosette
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
22 inches (56 cm)
Width
30 inches (76 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate
Companion Plants and Spacing

Companion plants, spacing and planting

Companion plants
Ferns, heucheras, astilbes, lungworts, brunneras
Spacing
75-90 cm (30-36 in.)

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.