H. ‘Korean Snow’
Hosta ‘Korean Snow’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Niche Gardens.
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Originator | Niche Gardens |
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by Niche Gardens, this small hosta is a hybrid of *Hosta yingeri*. 'Korean Snow' is distinguished by its intensely glossy, dark green leaves with creamy white, slightly rippled margins, a combination that creates high visual contrast.
In the Garden
'Korean Snow' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is best suited to partial shade, where its shiny foliage is less prone to scorch. The plant’s small size and tidy habit make it an excellent choice for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border, where it pairs well with small ferns or woodland groundcovers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While 'Korean Snow' shows typical hosta resistance to deer, slug damage may occur on the glossy leaves if conditions are wet.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium streaked with creamy white slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 22–24 in (55.9–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. yingeri
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Korean Snow’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Caesar Salad’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Clouded Skies’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Dixie Cups’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Frostbite’ (sport)
- H. ‘Frosted Mini Hearts’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Hervester Smaragd’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Jarno’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Steely Dan’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Yarden Yellow Snow’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Caesar’ (1999)
- H. ‘Champagne and Caviar’ (1999)
- H. ‘Confused’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3101