H. ‘Silberpfeil’

Overview

Registered in 2005 by P. & J. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Silberpfeil' is a small, mound-forming cultivar of the German Tardiana group, notable for its medium blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on the undersides. The leaves are ovate with a rounded base, lightly cupped and folded, and measure 4 inches (10.2 cm) long by 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) wide, with six vein pairs and a slightly shiny upper surface.

In the Garden

With a mature diameter of 15 inches (38.1 cm) and a height of 5.5 inches (14.0 cm), 'Silberpfeil' forms a compact, low mound suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or woodland edges in partial to full shade. Its small stature and tidy habit make it an excellent candidate for container cultivation. Companion plants that contrast with its blue cast include golden-leaved sedges or pale yellow-flowered perennials such as *Lamium*.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer where these pests are prevalent; typical hosta-growing zones are appropriate.