H. ‘Honey Hill Shimmer and Shimmy’

Overview

Registered in 1999 as a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Shady Lady', this medium-sized cultivar is distinguished by intensely blue-green leaves with narrow, creamy white margins and a pronounced glossy sheen on the upper surface. The leaf blades, measuring 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, feature seven vein pairs and a rounded base, with slightly rippled margins 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) wide.

In the Garden

'Honey Hill Shimmer and Shimmy' forms an upright, slow-growing clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 27 inches (68.6 cm) in diameter at maturity. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the leaf color remains truest. The compact size makes it suitable for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or container plantings, and it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.