Hosta Fragrant Bouquet

Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’ — Apple-Green Leaves, Creamy Edges, and Strong Fragrance

Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’ is a beloved Paul Aden introduction and winner of the 1998 Hosta of the Year award. This medium-large variety forms a bright, refreshing clump of apple-green leaves framed by wide, creamy yellow-to-white margins. The foliage is smooth, lightly wavy, and highly attractive throughout the season, with excellent vigor and strong garden presence.

In late summer, the plant produces large, pale lavender to near-white flowers on tall 36–47" scapes. These blooms are very fragrant, with a sweet, gardenia-like scent that makes ‘Fragrant Bouquet’ a standout among fragrant hostas. It is sun-tolerant, pest resistant, and grows into a beautiful, wide mound that lights up any shade garden.

Details

Mature Size: 22" tall × 47" wide
Leaf Size: 10" × 8"
Leaf Color: Apple green center with creamy yellow to cream margin
Leaf Texture: Smooth, wavy edges
Flower: Pale lavender to white, very fragrant
Flowering Period: August–September
Scape Height: 36–47"
Exposure: Part sun to light shade
Growth Habit: Medium–large, vigorous, pest resistant
Ploidy: 2-2-2
Fertility: Limited/difficult

Why Gardeners Love It

Award-winning variety (Hosta of the Year 1998)
Highly fragrant flowers with a sweet, gardenia-like scent
Bright, refreshing apple-green foliage with broad creamy margins
Vigorous, sun-tolerant (in northern zones), and reliable in the landscape
Tall summer blooms that attract attention and pollinators