H. ‘Reflections’
Hosta ‘Reflections’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 as a sport of a seedling of unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Reflections' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its nearly round, dark glossy green leaves with broad creamy white margins. The leaf surface is notably shiny, appearing to reflect light, and the thick substance contributes to the plant's substantial mound-like form.
In the Garden
*Hosta* 'Reflections' forms a moderate-growing mound 16 inches (40.6 cm) tall and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with leaf blades 8 inches (20.3 cm) long by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its thick, glossy leaves provide good substance for garden presence. The white-margined foliage pairs well with dark-leaved companions such as *Heuchera* 'Palace Purple' or ferns, and the plant's medium size suits border middles or woodland garden placements.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer exposures, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaf substance offers moderate resistance to slugs, though standard slug management is advisable in damp conditions; deer may browse the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dark glossy green with 1in (2.5cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; very shiny on top; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 12–22 in (30.5–55.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | heart-shaped, glossy leaf that appears to reflect light, thick substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of a seedling of unknown parentage
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4617