H. ‘Hopi Haloes’

Overview

Registered in 2016, *Hosta* 'Hopi Haloes' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage (pod parent a seedling of a variegated *montana* seedling, pollen parent unknown). It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, blue-green leaves with broad, creamy white margins that gradually green as the season progresses, and for its overall leaf texture of light cupping, twisting, folding, and waviness.

In the Garden

'Hopi Haloes' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in typical hosta-growing zones. Its medium size and rounded habit make it appropriate for mixed perennial beds or as a groundcover under deciduous trees.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during 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; regular monitoring and appropriate controls are recommended.