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2025 Hosta of the Year Spotlight: Miss America and Skywriter

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Miss America is the Proven Winners 2025 Hosta of the Year.
Hosta 'Love Story'

Hosta enthusiasts and shade garden aficionados, rejoice! The 2025 Hosta of the Year announcements bring two dazzling selections to the forefront, each earning accolades from prestigious organizations. Whether you’re captivated by bold variegation or the allure of ruffled elegance, these hostas are poised to create a masterpiece in your garden.


Miss America displays gorgeous variegation.
Beautiful variegation on 'Love Story' leaves.

Meet Miss America: The Proven Winners 2025 Hosta of the Year

A garden isn’t complete without a statement piece, and Hosta ‘Miss America’ from the SHADOWLAND® Collection delivers unmatched sophistication. As the 2025 Proven Winners Hosta of the Year, this exceptional variety has been recognized for its outstanding performance and universal appeal.


What Makes Miss America Shine?

  • Eye-Catching Variegation: Lush, heart-shaped leaves boast a striking mix of medium green with bold white centers and delicate light green streaks.

  • Elegant Blooms: Near-white tubular flowers adorned with subtle lavender patterns rise on sturdy, upright stems, adding a layer of refined beauty.

  • Nationwide Success: As part of the Proven Winners Perennial program, ‘Miss America’ thrives in gardens across the country, promising reliable performance and enduring charm.

Whether you’re designing a serene shade retreat or seeking a standout focal point, ‘Miss America’ promises to bring timeless elegance to your landscape.


Skywriter features fabulous ruffled leaves and easily visible purple petioles.
Skywriter flaunts ruffled leaves and purple legs.

Discover Skywriter: The American Hosta Growers Association 2025 Hosta of the Year

If ‘Miss America’ commands attention with its bold contrast, ‘Skywriter’ pens a gentler, more poetic narrative. This medium-sized beauty, crowned the 2025 AHGA Hosta of the Year, is an ode to graceful design and artistic flair.


Why Skywriter Captures Hearts:

  • Aqua-Blue Elegance: The ruffled leaves shimmer with an aqua-blue hue, their edges dancing whimsically in all directions.

  • Hidden Treasures: Rich purple petioles and snowy white leaf undersides create a stunning visual play that adds depth and intrigue.

  • Late Summer Blooms: Lavender flowers on matching purple scapes bring a graceful finale to the growing season.

  • Impressive Lineage: As a hybrid with ties to H. ‘Marilyn Monroe,’ ‘Skywriter’ inherits a touch of Hollywood glamour, making it a star in its own right.

Whether gracing a new shade garden or adding flair to an existing collection, ‘Skywriter’ inspires awe with its textured, artistic beauty.


Why These Hostas Deserve a Place in Your Garden

With the number of hosta cultivars introduced each year, it can be challenging to choose the right ones for your garden. That’s why the Proven Winners and AHGA recognition programs are invaluable. These selections aren’t just beautiful—they’re tested, trusted, and celebrated for their exceptional qualities.


‘Miss America’ and ‘Skywriter’ at a Glance:

  • Both varieties thrive nationwide, ensuring success for gardeners of all levels.

  • Their unique traits—from bold variegation to ruffled aqua-blue leaves—offer distinct ways to enhance your landscape.

  • They exemplify the blend of beauty, resilience, and artistry that makes hostas perennial favorites.


Make 2025 the Year of Spectacular Shade Gardens

Whether you’re drawn to the dramatic elegance of ‘Miss America’ or the whimsical grace of ‘Skywriter,’ these Hostas of the Year promise to enrich your garden with their unforgettable charm. As you plan your next shade garden masterpiece, consider these award-winning selections—because doesn’t your garden deserve the best?


Step up your hosta journey today and let these stars shine in your garden.


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