H. ‘Sno Cone’
Hosta ‘Sno Cone’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Night Before Christmas', 'Sno Cone' was registered in 2009 and is distinguished by its small, mound-like habit and thick leaves with a pure white center and a wide, dark green, slightly rippled margin. The leaf center is solid white, contrasting with a dark green border approximately 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) wide, and the leaf surface is slightly shiny above and below.
In the Garden
'Sno Cone' reaches 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and other small shade perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though standard slug control measures may still be beneficial in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.25 in (8.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | pure white with .75in (1.9cm) wide, dark green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly twisted, moderately folded, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 26–28 in (66.0–71.1 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center may turn light green in heat |
| Notable characteristics | thick leaves with pure white center and wide dark green edge that grows well |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Night before Christmas' — H. ‘Night before Christmas’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘Island Breeze’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5236