H. ‘Shimmering Silk’

Overview

Registered in 1996 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Shimmering Silk' is a large, variegated cultivar distinguished by its exceptionally glossy foliage. The leaves are dark green with flat margins, broadly ovate with cordate bases, and display a very shiny surface on both the upper and lower sides.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature spread of approximately 46 inches (117 cm) and a height of 16 inches (41 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and is suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens. Its large, lustrous leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast in texture.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Shimmering Silk' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.