H. ‘Shining Image’
Hosta ‘Shining Image’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek of the American Hosta Society, 'Shining Image' is a large blue-green hosta distinguished by its glossy leaf surfaces and contrasting green margins. The broadly ovate leaves, with cordate bases and ten vein pairs, exhibit a shiny adaxial surface and a thin glaucous bloom on the underside, giving the foliage a two-tone appearance.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a semi-upright to mounded clump reaching 17 inches (43.2 cm) in height and 50 inches (127 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or mid-border accent in partial to full shade. Its substantial leaf size and glossy texture pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Like most large hostas, it benefits from ample space to achieve its mature spread.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. 'Shining Image' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones; monitor foliage regularly and employ control measures as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.75 in (19.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | shiny on top; thin glaucous bloom underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5109