H. ‘Hi Ho Silver’
Hosta ‘Hi Ho Silver’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1997 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Ginko Craig', 'Hi Ho Silver' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its medium green leaves with pure white, slightly rippled margins. The foliage measures 6 inches (15.2 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide, with six to seven vein pairs and a dull upper surface that contrasts with a slightly shiny underside.
In the Garden
This compact hosta forms a mound 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the white margins remain crisp without scorching. Its small stature makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings, and it pairs well with other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry spells. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Hi Ho Silver' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate management may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium green with .63in (1.6cm) wide, pure white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Ginko Craig' — H. ‘Ginko Craig’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2529