A long time favorite and still one of the best. A sport of H. Sieboldiana Elegans, these round puckered leaves emerge in the spring golden yellow with a vivid blue irregular margin. The margin color is broad and exaggerates boldly through the base color. Mid summer, the golden center transitions to white and the margin to blue green. Two spectacular color displays.
Mature leaves are heavily puckered and cupped and produce a dense mass of blooms.
Great Expectations requires particular attention to placement. Spring morning sun and summer shade is a perfect balance for best growth and color. A particular concern for warmer areas. Slow until established. An exceptional shade of blue.