H. ‘Sissy's Siberian Eyes’
Hosta ‘Sissy's Siberian Eyes’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-7 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'Sissy's Siberian Eyes' is a giant-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, arising from open-pollinated seed. It is visually distinctive for its large, nearly round, blue-green leaves with creamy white, slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial mound 30 inches (76.2 cm) tall and 48 inches (121.9 cm) wide, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is well-suited to the middle or back of a mixed border, woodland garden, or as a specimen plant. Its large size and moderate fertility make it a useful parent for breeding, noted for passing on blue and cream variegation.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | streaked medium green medium blue green, creamy white slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 39–47 in (99.1–119.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | deep blue green fades to medium blue green |
| Notable characteristics | excellent breeder, moderately fertile, passing on especially blue and cream variegation |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pollen parent: open pollinated seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-7, giant size):
- H. ‘Northern Mystery’ (2009)
- H. ‘Valley's Love Cats’ (2015)
- H. ‘Blizzard’ (2003)
- H. ‘Niagara on the Lake’ (2003)
- H. ‘Galaxy’ (1987)
- H. ‘Cosmic Paint Shaker’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5188