H. ‘Silvery Slugproof’
Hosta ‘Silvery Slugproof’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1996, this medium-sized hybrid resulted from crossing *Hosta sieboldiana* with *H. 'Tardiflora'*. The cultivar is distinguished by its slightly blue-green, waxy leaves with flat margins and cordate bases, forming a dense, fast-growing mound.
In the Garden
Reaching approximately 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height, this hosta forms a substantial mound suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its blue-green foliage provides contrast when paired with golden-leaved plants such as *Hakonechloa macra* 'Aureola' or *Carex oshimensis* 'Evergold'. The gray scapes, rising 20 to 24 inches (50.8 to 61.0 cm), bear flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The cultivar's name suggests resistance to slug damage, though standard preventive measures remain advisable in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | slightly blue green flat margins; waxy on top; waxy underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20–24 in (50.8–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. sieboldiana
- Pollen parent: H. 'Tardiflora'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Silver Bay’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (1989)
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5171