H. ‘Spinnaker’

Overview

Registered in 1994, *Hosta* 'Spinnaker' is a giant, variegated cultivar derived from a hybrid of *H. 'Sea Lotus Leaf'*. It is visually distinctive for its large, cordate leaves with medium green margins and a semi-upright growth habit, reaching 28 inches (71.1 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter.

In the Garden

'Spinnaker' performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, where its substantial foliage can develop fully. Its giant size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or for the back of a shade border, where it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other large-leaved perennials. The semi-upright leaf orientation provides textural contrast to mounding or spreading companions.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slug and deer resistance is not absolute, the thick leaves of this giant cultivar may be less appealing to slugs than smaller, thinner-leaved hostas.