H. ‘Holiday White’
Hosta ‘Holiday White’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Fairway Enterprises.
| Year registered | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Fairway Enterprises |
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1990 by Fairway Enterprises, *Hosta* 'Holiday White' is a small-sized sport of *H. fortunei* 'Aureomarginata' (H. Krossa L-7). Its leaves are medium green with white margins, a pattern that distinguishes it from the yellow-margined parent.
In the Garden
'Holiday White' reaches a mature size of 10 inches (25.4 cm) in both height and diameter, with individual leaves measuring 6 inches (15.2 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, bearing six to seven vein pairs. It performs best in partial to full shade and is well-suited for small garden spaces, rock gardens, or containers. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and other small hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and use appropriate controls if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Fortunei Aureomarginata' (H. Krossa L-7) — H. ‘Fortunei Aureomarginata’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Candle Glow’ (1990)
- H. ‘Cherry Berry’ (1991)
- H. ‘June’ (1991)
- H. ‘Striptease’ (1991)
- H. ‘Silver Tiara’ (1988)
- H. ‘Kabitan’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2585