H. ‘Valley's Shipwreck's Cove’
Hosta ‘Valley's Shipwreck's Cove’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by breeder Mark Zilis, this large hosta cultivar is a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Mikawa no Yuki' and *H. pycnophylla*. It is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, intensely wavy leaves with light green, heavily rippled margins and glaucous white undersides that create a draped effect.
In the Garden
'Valley's Shipwreck's Cove' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 28 inches (70 cm) and a height of 22 inches (55 cm), with an upright growth habit and fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size and bold foliage make it suitable as a specimen or accent plant in woodland borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, especially in full shade. Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While generally resistant to deer, slug control may be necessary in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 21.7 in (55.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27.6 in (70.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.8 in (30 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.3 in (16 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | light green heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; intensely wavy |
| Flower scape height | 31.5–35.4 in (80.0–89.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | yellow in the autumn |
| Notable characteristics | wavy leaves with glaucous white backs drape proudly |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Mikawa no Yuki' — H. ‘Mikawa-no-yuki’
- Pollen parent: H. pycnophylla
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5961