H. ‘Frostbite’
Hosta ‘Frostbite’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 as a sport of Hosta 'Korean Snow', 'Frostbite' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its medium green leaves with narrow, white, slightly rippled margins and very shiny surfaces on both sides. The leaves are elliptic with tapered bases and moderate waviness, while the scapes bear spider-type flowers.
In the Garden
'Frostbite' forms a compact mound 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Companion plants might include small ferns, heucheras, or shade-tolerant groundcovers.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Frostbite' may require protection from slugs and deer in garden settings.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green with .4in (1.0cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 26–30 in (66.0–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | yingeri type with a thin white margin and spider flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Korean Snow' — H. ‘Korean Snow’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Flame’ (2004)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Academy Another’ (2004)
- H. ‘Appalachian Spring’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blissful’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1960. How we check this data.