H. ‘Green Sheen’

Hosta ‘Green Sheen’ is a registered cultivar (1978) , originated by P. Aden.

Year registered	1978
Registrant	P. Aden
Section class	I-1 (Giant)

Overview

Registered in 1978 by P. Aden, 'Green Sheen' is a giant variegated hosta resulting from a cross between *H.* 'Green Wedge' and *H.* 'Chartreuse Wedge'. Its most distinctive feature is the waxy sheen on the upper leaf surface, combined with intense green margins that contrast with the lighter leaf center.

In the Garden

'Green Sheen' forms a substantial clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with leaves 18 inches (45.7 cm) long and 12 inches (30.5 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its glossy foliage can be appreciated without scorching. The large scale makes it suitable as a specimen plant or as a background element in shaded borders, paired with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates. As with most large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents. Fertilize lightly in early spring as new growth emerges.

Size and leaf

Clump height	36 in (91.4 cm)
Clump width	48 in (121.9 cm)
Leaf length	18 in (45.7 cm)
Leaf width	12 in (30.5 cm)
Vein pairs	16
Leaf	waxy sheen on top
Flower scape height	60 in (152.4 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Pod parent: H. 'Green Wedge' — H. ‘Green Wedge’
Pollen parent: H. 'Chartreuse Wedge' — H. ‘Chartreuse Wedge’

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Green Sheen’ as a parent:

H. ‘George M. Dallas’ (seedling (pollen parent))
H. ‘Jammin’ (sport)
H. ‘Mop Top’ (seedling (pod parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #2348