H. ‘Falling Waters’
Hosta ‘Falling Waters’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, *Hosta* 'Falling Waters' is a small cultivar resulting from an unnamed seedling pollinated by *Hosta montana*. Its distinctive habit features upright leaves that cascade outward, creating a fountain-like effect, with green blades edged in white.
In the Garden
'Falling Waters' reaches a small mature size, with leaves 6 inches (15.2 cm) long and 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, forming an upright to mounded clump. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its compact dimensions make it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Pair with fine-textured ferns or small woodland perennials such as *Heuchera* for contrasting foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Seasonal colour change | leaf center yellow early, changing to creamy white as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | leaves are upright but cascade |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling
- Pollen parent: H. montana
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘Island Breeze’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1719