The Island Breeze hosta plant lights up shady garden corners with its sun-kissed yellow centers, rich green borders, and striking red-speckled petioles. This mound-forming beauty is as sturdy as it is stunning—its thicker leaves and vigorous growth habit make it a reliable star from spring through summer.
 
In spring, new foliage unfurls with vivid contrast—dark green margins framing radiant yellow centers. As the season unfolds, those golden hearts shift with light and shade, glowing chartreuse in low light or warming to a lighter yellow in sunnier spots. By midsummer, dark lavender flowers rise above the foliage on reddish-green scapes, adding even more depth and interest.
 
Why add the Island Breeze hosta plant to your garden?
Award-winning beauty — Named 2022 AHGA Hosta of the Year
Dynamic seasonal color — Yellow centers that shift tone with light
Bold foliage contrast — Wide, dark green borders frame tropical chartreuse centers
Unique red accents — Petioles flecked and streaked with red, bleeding into the leaves
Reliable performer — Thick leaves, strong growth rate, and a neat mound form
 
Collector’s Corner
Lineage: Sport of H. ‘Fire Island’ → ‘Paradise Island’ → ‘Island Breeze’
Notable Improvement: Wider margins, thicker leaves, and stronger growth than its predecessors
Awards: AHGA Hosta of the Year 2022
Originator: Walters Gardens
 
Whether you’re curating a hosta collection or simply searching for a showpiece to brighten the shade, hosta Island Breeze brings garden ZING that lasts all season.