H. ‘Frosty the Snowman’
Hosta ‘Frosty the Snowman’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, this large cultivar derived from *Hosta* 'William Lachman' is distinguished by its medium green leaves with wide, creamy white margins that occasionally streak into the leaf center. The upright, fast-growing habit and tall scapes of creamy white-streaked green make it a substantial presence in the garden.
In the Garden
Reaching approximately 35 inches (88.9 cm) in diameter and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in height, this hosta performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for the genus. Its large, cordate leaves with slightly rippled margins pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its white-edged foliage. The upright form and rapid growth rate suit it for use as a specimen or in mass plantings.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor accordingly in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.25 in (28.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green streaked with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 44–49 in (111.8–124.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'William Lachman' — H. ‘William Lachman’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cajun Sunrise’ (2000)
- H. ‘Fickle Blue Genes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Fifth Element’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1974