H. ‘Holly's Shine’

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Hosta ‘Holly's Shine’ is a registered cultivar (1987) , originated by R. Benedict.

Year registered	1987
Registrant	R. Benedict
Section class	III-1 (Medium)

Overview

Registered in 1987 by R. Benedict, Hosta 'Holly's Shine' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar derived from a self-cross of Hosta 'Holly's Honey'. It is distinguished by bright green leaves with slightly ruffled margins and a very glossy upper surface, a trait referenced in its cultivar name.

In the Garden

'Holly's Shine' forms a clump 15 inches (38.1 cm) tall and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter, with leaves 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide bearing 6 to 7 vein pairs. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size suits mixed borders or woodland gardens but is not recommended for containers due to its mature spread.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the glossy foliage.

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Size and leaf

Clump height	15 in (38.1 cm)
Clump width	26 in (66 cm)
Leaf length	8 in (20.3 cm)
Leaf width	4 in (10.2 cm)
Vein pairs	7
Leaf	bright green slight ruffled margins; very glossy on top
Flower scape height	18 in (45.7 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Pod parent: H. 'Holly's Honey'
Pollen parent: H. 'Holly's Honey'

Similar cultivars

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

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #2591. How we check this data.