Maui Buttercups Hosta
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, slug-resistant shade foliage.
Hosta 'Maui Buttercups' offers a delightful display of bright gold, deeply cupped, and corrugated leaves, forming a small to medium-sized mound. This cultivar is known for its good slug resistance, making it a more resilient choice for the garden. It produces charming violet flowers in midsummer, adding a touch of color to shaded areas. Ideal for specimen planting, mass plantings, or containers, this hosta provides attractive foliage interest throughout the growing season. Its compact size and unique leaf texture make it a standout perennial for any garden seeking vibrant color and low maintenance.
$16.00
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#1787 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-42%
Below average
Mature Size
1024
/ inches tall by inches wide
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bright, eye-catching focal point for shade
- Homeowners looking to illuminate dark, challenging corners of the yard
- Busy gardeners wanting a beautiful plant with minimal upkeep
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unwilling to manage slug and snail populations
- People with sunny, exposed garden beds lacking natural shade
- Residents living in areas with high deer traffic
Performance breakdown
Pest Resilience
Thick, corrugated leaves provide a formidable defense against common garden slugs.
Visual Impact
Bright gold foliage creates a striking focal point in shaded landscapes.
Environmental Adaptability
Sun-tolerant nature allows for more versatile placement than traditional shade hostas.
Maintenance Ease
Compact growth habit requires minimal pruning to maintain a tidy shape.
Seasonal Interest
Violet midsummer blooms add a lovely secondary layer of visual texture.
Growth Potential
Small to medium stature is perfect for containers or tight spaces.
Key Specs
Mature Size
10 inches tall by 24 inches wide
Color
Gold
Type
Slug Resistant Sun Tolerant Hosta
Product Size
35mm Starter Plug and 4.5 Inch Container
Features
- Deeply cupped and corrugated golden leaves
- Good slug resistance due to thick leaves
- Produces violet flowers in midsummer
- Forms an attractive small to medium-sized mound
- Sun tolerant variety
- Bright gold, rounded, deeply cupped leaves
- Corrugated foliage texture
- Violet flowers in midsummer
- Slug resistant
- Sun tolerant
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Maui Buttercups Hosta for its exceptional quality upon arrival. Many reviewers highlight receiving healthy, well packaged plants that quickly establish and thrive in their gardens. The vibrant color and robust growth are frequently mentioned, exceeding expectations for a plant ordered online. There is also strong appreciation for the perceived value, with customers feeling they receive a substantial, vigorous specimen for the price. This combination of superior plant health and excellent value contributes to high satisfaction.
Know before you buy
This variety is sun-tolerant, meaning it can handle more light than many traditional hostas. However, it still performs best in areas with partial shade to protect the vibrant gold foliage from scorching in intense afternoon heat.
While no plant is entirely immune to pests, the Maui Buttercups Hosta features thick, corrugated leaves that are physically difficult for slugs to chew. This makes it significantly more resilient than thinner-leaved varieties, though you should still monitor your garden during wet seasons.
Since this hosta reaches a mature width of 24 inches, you should space them approximately 20 to 24 inches apart if you want the mounds to eventually touch and create a continuous, lush ground cover.
Yes, its compact size and striking leaf texture make it an excellent choice for pots. Ensure your container has adequate drainage holes and use a high-quality potting mix to keep the plant healthy.
The 35mm starter plug is a young plant that requires more time to establish in the ground or a nursery pot, making it a budget-friendly option for mass plantings. The 4.5-inch container holds a more mature, well-rooted plant that will provide a more immediate impact in your landscape.
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