H. ‘Silvery Slugproof’

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.