H. ‘Silver Rim’
Hosta ‘Silver Rim’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Minks.
| Year registered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Minks |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1980 by E. Minks, this large cultivar is a selfed seedling of Hosta 'Tokudama', both parents being the same clone. It is visually distinctive for its broad, blue-green leaves with silvery blue margins, a color pattern that sets it apart from the solid-colored 'Tokudama'.
In the Garden
'Silver Rim' reaches a mature diameter of 22 inches (55.9 cm) and a height of 18 inches (45.7 cm), with individual leaves up to 13 inches (33.0 cm) long and 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mass plantings, but it is not recommended for containers due to its spread.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release formulation. Like many hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Tokudama'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Tokudama'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Perry's True Blue’ (1981)
- H. ‘Blue Whirls’ (1978)
- H. ‘True Blue’ (1978)
- H. ‘Blue Saucers’ (1977)
- H. ‘Rembrandt Blue’ (1983)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5159. How we check this data.