H. ‘Valley's White Suit’

Overview

Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Valley's White Suit' is a medium-sized cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. 'Captain Teach'* and *H. longipes hypoglauca*. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green, broadly ovate leaves with slightly rippled margins and a notably heavy, white, powdery bloom on the undersides, complemented by purple-colored petioles.

In the Garden

'Valley's White Suit' forms an upright mound reaching approximately 16 inches (40 cm) in height and 16 inches (40 cm) in diameter at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its substantial leaf substance makes it resilient in garden conditions. The contrasting purple petioles and white leaf backs pair well with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras.

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 good resistance to slugs, though standard preventative measures may still be warranted in damp conditions.