H. ‘Valley's Cover Lady’
Hosta ‘Valley's Cover Lady’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2015, *Hosta* 'Valley's Cover Lady' is a small, mound-forming cultivar derived from a cross between *H.* 'Tsuma Tajima' (pod parent) and a streaked sport of *H.* 'Mikawa-no-Yuki' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its ovate, blue-green leaves with wide white margins, a very shiny upper surface, and a glaucous bloom on the underside, combined with a thick substance that contributes to its sunfast quality.
In the Garden
'Valley's Cover Lady' reaches approximately 12 inches (30 cm) in height and 14 inches (35 cm) in diameter at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, where its white margins remain stable and its blue-green center does not fade. Its small size and compact mound make it suitable for rock gardens, front-of-border placements, or container culture; it pairs well with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and employ barriers or repellents if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11.875 in (30.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13.75 in (34.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.875 in (20 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | dark green with .5 to 1in (1.3 to 2.5cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 15.75–19.75 in (40.0–50.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | margin starts dark yellow and turns to white during spring |
| Notable characteristics | sunfast, dark green leaf, thick substance and soft white backs with a white margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Tsuma Tajima' — H. ‘Tsuma Tajima’
- Pollen parent: Streaked sport of H. 'Mikawa-no-Yuki' — H. ‘Mikawa-no-yuki’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5925