H. ‘Valley's Bossanova’

Overview

Registered in 2015 by an unknown hybridizer, *Hosta* 'Valley's Bossanova' is a large, upright cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. 'Uncle Albert'* and *H. 'One Man's Treasure'*. Its most distinctive features are dark green, heavily rippled leaf margins, a very shiny upper surface, and prominent veins that contrast with the dull underside.

In the Garden

'Valley's Bossanova' reaches approximately 18 inches (45 cm) in diameter and 22 inches (55 cm) in height at maturity, with an upright growth habit and slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, where its deeply wavy, lightly twisted leaves can be appreciated. The large, ovate leaves with rounded bases make it suitable as a specimen plant or in mixed shade borders, though its slow growth limits its use as a rapid ground cover.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, corrugated leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, but standard slug control measures are recommended in damp conditions; deer may browse the foliage.