H. ‘Coconut Custard’ brings together warm yellow foliage and unexpectedly vivid purple petioles for a combination that stands out without being flashy. The heart-shaped leaves form a neat, dense mound, giving this hosta a tidy presence from the moment it emerges.

As the season progresses, the yellow foliage softens toward lime green, creating a completely different look by summer. Add lavender flowers in midsummer, and ‘Coconut Custard’ has more than one reason to catch your eye.

Why You’ll Love It

• Warm yellow foliage with a heart-shaped form

• Bright purple petioles provide unexpected contrast

• Color shifts from yellow toward lime green as the season progresses

• Neat, dense growth habit

• Lavender/orchid flowers add a midsummer accent

• A fun choice when you want foliage color with a little personality

Connoisseur’s Corner

‘Coconut Custard’ was introduced by R. Solberg in 2007. Its parentage traces back to a cross of H. ‘Blue Cadet’ × H. ‘One Man’s Treasure’, with the pollen parent listed as open pollinated.

For hosta enthusiasts, that open-pollinated background makes ‘Coconut Custard’ an interesting example of how an intentional cross can lead to an individual seedling with its own distinctive character. Here, that character is especially apparent in the combination of yellow foliage and those striking purple petioles.