H. ‘White Ceiling’

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.