H. ‘Pewter Platter’

Overview

Registered in 2010, 'Pewter Platter' is a large, open-pollinated seedling of *Hosta* 'Elegans'. It is visually distinctive for its intensely blue-green, heavily corrugated leaves that are held upright and spread outward in an irregular, wind-tossed arrangement, with a thick glaucous bloom on the upper surface.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 46 inches (116.8 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its substantial, puckered foliage provides strong textural contrast when paired with fine-leaved perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or as a bold accent in shaded borders and woodland gardens.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The heavy substance of the leaves offers moderate resistance to slug damage, though monitoring is still advisable in damp conditions.