H. ‘Silver Tiara’

Overview

'Silver Tiara' (1988) is a white-and-green hosta in the 'Golden Tiara' family. The registry entry lists it as a sport of 'Golden Scepter', the all-gold sport of 'Golden Tiara', so it is a mutation two steps removed from the original. Its leaf color is recorded only as "white green, margins", with no margin width or further detail.

In the Garden

The registered clump is 14 in (35.6 cm) across and 10 in (25.4 cm) high, with leaves just 3 in (7.6 cm) long by 2.5 in (6.4 cm) wide and five to seven vein pairs. Scapes are registered at 18 to 24 in (45.7 to 61.0 cm). The entry is thin beyond that, with no habit, growth rate, surface finish or leaf shape recorded.

How it compares

'Golden Tiara' (1977), the original of the line, is registered at 12 in (30.5 cm) across and 5 in (12.7 cm) high, with leaf color recorded as "green chartreuse and white, margins" and the same 3 in leaf length. It is a hybrid of H. nakaiana. It received a Benedict Garden Performance Award of Merit in 2025 after an Honorable Mention in 2024; 'Silver Tiara' has no award in the lists we checked.

'Champagne' (1994) is registered at 10 in (25.4 cm) across and 8 in (20.3 cm) high, with a light green-to-yellow leaf and a 0.25 in dark green margin. Its scapes are green with a red base.

'Whirlwind Flame' (2014), a sport of 'Whirlwind Tour', has a pure white center with a 0.5 in dark green margin and an intensely twisted leaf, on a mound registered at 20 in (50.8 cm) wide with a slow growth rate.

Flowers and other notes

Purple, white-streaked flowers are recorded from early July to early August in Michigan; growth rate is not given. Our hosta care guide covers planting and slugs.

Sources: AHS Registry records for 'Silver Tiara' (#5166), 'Golden Scepter' (#2197), 'Golden Tiara' (#2205), 'Champagne' (#974) and 'Whirlwind Flame' (#6087), hostaregistrar.org; AHS Benedict Garden Performance Award list.