H. ‘Frosted Waves’
Hosta ‘Frosted Waves’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-6a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2000 as a sport of Hosta 'Gold Edger', 'Frosted Waves' is a miniature hosta distinguished by its narrow, heavily rippled leaves with white margins and medium green centers. The upright foliage reaches 5 inches (12.7 cm) in height and spreads to 6 inches (15.2 cm) in diameter, with individual leaves measuring 4 inches (10.2 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, bearing 5 to 6 vein pairs and a tapered base.
In the Garden
This miniature hosta is suitable for shaded to partly shaded locations in typical hosta-growing zones. At maturity, it forms a compact clump less than 6 inches across, making it ideal for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a border. Its small stature pairs well with other diminutive perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella, and it performs well in containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage regularly and take protective measures if needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | white with .25in (0.6cm) wide, medium green, heavy ripples margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 10–12 in (25.4–30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gold Edger' — H. ‘Gold Edger’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):
- H. ‘X-rated’ (2001)
- H. ‘Green with Envy’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Elfin Fire’ (2000)
- H. ‘Little Caesar’ (2000)
- H. ‘Teeny-weeny Bikini’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Fruit Loops’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1971. How we check this data.