Delicate, graceful, and endlessly captivating—just like the bird that inspired its name. ‘Hummingbird’s Nest’ hosta plants form a compact 10-inch tall, 20-inch wide clump whose tiny, nearly round leaves curl inward like a perfectly woven nest. Each cupped, corrugated leaf holds light and shadow in shifting patterns, catching the eye the way a hummingbird’s iridescent feathers shimmer in the sun.
 
In spring, the foliage opens in a soft blue-green with creamy white margins, glowing with freshness. As summer deepens, the centers warm to a lively medium green while the edges brighten to pure white. This gentle transformation adds movement and life to the garden, echoing the flash of a hummingbird darting from flower to flower.
 
From late June into July, slender green scapes rise just above the foliage to display clusters of pale lavender blooms with faint striping—charming accents that complete this jewel-like plant. Though slow to grow, ‘Hummingbird’s Nest’ matures into an elegant clump with undeniable presence, instantly recognizable even at a distance.
 
Collector’s Note
Discovered as an open-pollinated seedling of H. ‘Crazy Quilt’ and carefully nurtured for years before being registered by G. R. Goodwin, this hosta is as rare as it is enchanting. Its deeply cupped leaves, delicate scale, and seasonal color shifts give it a character unlike any other. With foliage that nestles like a hummingbird’s home and transforms like its feathers in flight, ‘Hummingbird’s Nest’ is more than a plant—it’s a living story waiting to grace your collection.