H. ‘Honey Hill Wrinkled Rainslicker’

Overview

Registered in 1999, this large hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between *Hosta* 'Fragrant Bouquet' (pod parent) and *Hosta hypoleuca* (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins, a very shiny upper surface, and a glaucous bloom on the undersides, combined with a cordate leaf base.

In the Garden

Reaching approximately 45 inches (114.3 cm) in diameter and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in height, this upright-growing cultivar is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its large size and moderate growth rate make it appropriate for mid-border or specimen placement, where its shiny, textured foliage provides contrast against finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras. It is not suited for container cultivation due to its mature dimensions.

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 large-leaved hostas.