H. ‘White Shoulders’
Hosta ‘White Shoulders’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Walters Gardens, Inc..
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Walters Gardens, Inc. |
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Blazing Saddles’ (2000)
- H. ‘Earth Angel’ (2002)
- H. ‘Amazing Matthew’ (2003)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Border Street’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6117