H. ‘Silver Bowl’
Hosta ‘Silver Bowl’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Fisher & AHS.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Fisher & AHS |
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by E. Fisher and the American Hosta Society, *Hosta* 'Silver Bowl' is a giant-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its large, cupped blue-green leaves with wide blue-green margins, forming a dense, symmetrical mound.
In the Garden
'Silver Bowl' reaches a mature spread of 57 inches (144.8 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or focal point in the middle to back of a border. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size precludes container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage accordingly.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 57 in (144.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Silver Bowl’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Cool Dreams’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Blue Angel’ (1986)
- H. ‘Bressingham Blue’ (1984)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Big Daddy’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5147