H. ‘Snakeskin Boots’
Hosta ‘Snakeskin Boots’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2015, *Hosta* 'Snakeskin Boots' is a giant cultivar of unknown parentage (pollen parent not recorded) derived from *H.* 'Tyler John'. It is visually distinguished by its large, broadly ovate leaves of medium blue-green with wide golden yellow margins, a combination that produces a bold, high-contrast pattern. The leaf surface is dull, deeply corrugated, and moderately cupped with a lightly twisted and wavy margin.
In the Garden
This giant hosta reaches a mature spread of 52 inches (132.1 cm) and a height of 29 inches (73.7 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or focal point in shaded to partially shaded borders. Its upright habit and moderate growth rate allow it to integrate well with other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns, astilbes, and heucheras. It is not recommended for container cultivation due to its substantial size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; regular monitoring and protective measures are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 29 in (73.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 52 in (132.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, golden yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately cupped, lightly twisted, moderately folded, moderately wavy, deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 34–38 in (86.4–96.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large leaf leaf with a striking pattern |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Tyler John' — H. ‘Tyler John’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘Gabriel's Wing’ (2016)
- H. ‘Samurai’ (2010)
- H. ‘Victory’ (2003)
- H. ‘Celestial’ (2000)
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5234