H. ‘Honey Hill Stainless Steel’

Overview

Registered in 2003 by Honey Hill Gardens, this medium-sized cultivar is a hybrid of two unnamed seedlings. 'Honey Hill Stainless Steel' is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with a pronounced, metallic sheen on the upper surface and a glaucous bloom beneath, combined with deep, prominent veining.

In the Garden

Reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, this mound-forming hosta is suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its flat, broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases and dark green margins provide textural contrast when paired with ferns, astilbes, or other shade perennials. The moderate growth rate makes it appropriate for border fronts or as a specimen in woodland gardens.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.