H. ‘Frost Giant’
Hosta ‘Frost Giant’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by W. Lefever.
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Originator | W. Lefever |
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2008 by W. Lefever, this giant hosta cultivar ('Galaxy' × unknown pollen parent) forms a substantial mound of blue-green foliage edged in yellow. The leaves are broadly ovate with cordate bases, measuring 12 inches long and 10 inches wide, with 12 to 13 vein pairs and a glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The margins, 0.75 to 1 inch wide, are yellow (not gold or cream) and slightly rippled, while the leaf blade is moderately folded, lightly wavy, and lightly corrugated.
In the Garden
'Frost Giant' reaches 28 inches in height and 66 inches in diameter at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to moderate shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous bloom and yellow margin coloration are most stable. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or background plant in woodland gardens, paired with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. The green scapes rise 36 to 38 inches above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. The thick leaf substance offers moderate slug resistance, though standard slug control measures are advisable in damp conditions. Deer may browse young foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 66 in (167.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with .75 to 1in (1.9 to 2.5cm) wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 36–38 in (91.4–96.5 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | margin becomes creamy white in late summer |
| Notable characteristics | very large, yellow margin, not gold or cream, good substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Galaxy' — H. ‘Galaxy’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Frost Giant’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Best in Town’ (sport)
- H. ‘Blue Ridge’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘Samurai’ (2010)
- H. ‘Victory’ (2003)
- H. ‘Celestial’ (2000)
- H. ‘Gabriel's Wing’ (2016)
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1959