H. ‘White Ceiling’
Hosta ‘White Ceiling’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, this small hosta cultivar was developed from the pod parent *Hosta* 'Urajiro Hachijo' with unknown pollen parent. 'White Ceiling' is visually distinctive for its upright growth habit, which exposes the contrast between dark blue-green leaf tops and white undersides, a trait inherited from its Japanese lineage.
In the Garden
This compact cultivar reaches approximately 19 inches (48 cm) in diameter and 12 inches (31 cm) tall, with a fast growth rate. Its upright form and glaucous leaf undersides make it suitable for front-of-border positions where the two-toned foliage can be observed. It performs well in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs effectively with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or dwarf astilbes. The small size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during active growth, particularly in the first season. Fertilize in early spring as shoots emerge. Like most hostas, it may require protection from slugs and deer in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12.2 in (31 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18.9 in (48 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.9 in (15 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.7 in (9.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly folded |
| Flower scape height | 14.6–20.1 in (37.1–51.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | upright growth shows contrast between dark green and white backs |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Urajiro Hachijo'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6096