H. ‘White Shoulders’

Overview

Registered in 1988 by Walters Gardens, Inc., *Hosta* 'White Shoulders' is a large sport distinguished by its green leaves with white margins. The foliage reaches 10 inches (25.4 cm) in length and 7 inches (17.8 cm) in width, with 10 to 11 vein pairs, and the margins are described as green near white.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a substantial clump 34 inches (86.4 cm) in diameter and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height, with a scape reaching 30 inches (76.2 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, where its white-edged leaves contrast well with darker green or blue-leaved hostas, ferns, and astilbes. Its large size makes it unsuitable for containers but effective as a specimen or in mixed shade borders.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.