H. ‘Grey Ghost’
Hosta ‘Grey Ghost’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Blue Angel' registered in 2000, 'Grey Ghost' is a large cultivar distinguished by its blue-green foliage with prominent blue margins. The leaves reach 12 inches (30.5 cm) in length and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in width, giving the plant a substantial, broad-leaved presence in the garden.
In the Garden
'Grey Ghost' performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where its cool-toned foliage remains most vivid. Mature clumps reach large size, spreading 3 to 4 feet across, making it suitable as a specimen or background plant in shaded borders. It pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its muted blue coloration.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, to maintain leaf turgor and color intensity. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and employ barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Blue Angel' — H. ‘Blue Angel’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2376