H. ‘Grey Glacier’
Hosta ‘Grey Glacier’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2012 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Special Blend', 'Grey Glacier' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with creamy white margins and a pronounced glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The leaf blades are ovate with cordate bases, measuring 8.6 inches (21.8 cm) long and 6.6 inches (16.8 cm) wide, with 8 vein pairs and flat, creamy white margins 0.25 to 0.375 inches (0.6 to 1.0 cm) wide.
In the Garden
'Grey Glacier' forms a mound-like clump reaching 16.6 inches (42.2 cm) in height and 34.4 inches (87.4 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage and white margins remain most stable. The green scapes rise 22.6 to 31.1 inches (57.4 to 79.0 cm) above the foliage. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials in woodland borders or shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Grey Glacier' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16.6 in (42.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34.4 in (87.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.6 in (21.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.6 in (16.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with .25 to .375in (0.6 to 1.0cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 22.6–31.1 in (57.4–79.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | unique gray color with a creamy margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Special Blend' — H. ‘Special Blend’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Bridal Falls’ (2012)
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2377