H. ‘Victoria Falls’

Overview

Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Victoria Falls' is a giant cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Bressingham Blue' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its massive, mound-forming habit of heavily rippled, blue-green leaves that bear a glaucous bloom, creating a cascading effect reminiscent of its namesake.

In the Garden

'Victoria Falls' reaches a mature diameter of 75 inches (190.5 cm) and a height of 33 inches (83.8 cm), with a fast growth rate that fills substantial space in the shade garden. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue foliage retains color, and pairs well with ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its large, textured leaves. Its giant size makes it unsuitable for containers; it is best used as a specimen or in mass plantings in woodland or border settings.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor regularly and employ control measures as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.