H. ‘Valley's White Suit’
Hosta ‘Valley's White Suit’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15.7 in (39.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15.7 in (39.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.3 in (16 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.1 in (13 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 19.7–23.6 in (50.0–59.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Good leave substance (very white, powdery backs) with nice purple color petioles. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Captain Teach' — H. ‘Captain Teach’
- Pollen parent: H. longipes hypoglauca
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Evening Blush’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5973