H. ‘Snakeskin Boots’

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.