H. ‘Pearly Gates’

Overview

Registered in 2012, 'Pearly Gates' is a large hosta cultivar resulting from an open-pollinated seedling of Hosta 'Sea Prize'. The cultivar is visually distinctive for its broad, creamy white leaf margins that contrast sharply with the medium blue-green leaf centers, creating an optical effect where the mound appears to float or lift slightly above the ground.

In the Garden

'Pearly Gates' forms a mound-like clump reaching 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, and its large size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in mixed shade borders. The deep veining and wide cream margins provide textural contrast when paired with fine-leaved perennials such as ferns or Heuchera.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the broad leaves are susceptible to damage in typical hosta-growing zones.