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.
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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. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Amethyst Blue’ (1996)
- H. ‘Gig Harbor’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5171. How we check this data.